Chapters

Youth for Innocence chapters empower students to collaborate with their peers on local wrongful conviction cases. Found on high school and college campuses across the nation, chapters allow students to summarize and investigate wrongful conviction cases while engaging in community outreach and educational initiatives. This in-person work builds camaraderie among volunteers and create meaningful impact within local communities.

Requirements

5 volunteers

Each chapter must have at least five committed members, including a Chapter Leader.

20 hours/week

Collectively, the chapter must commit to a minimum of 20 hours of work per week on wrongful conviction cases.

Meeting Space

Chapters must secure an in-person meeting space to facilitate collaboration and teamwork.

Want to Learn More?

We'll be hosting more chapter information sessions at the beginning of next semester! In the meantime, feel free to schedule an office hours session with Bijan to discuss the possibility of starting a chapter at your local institution.

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Ready to Start?

Follow these steps to apply for your Youth for Innocence chapter:

Download the Application Form
Fill out the application form with details about your proposed chapter, including information about your team and your goals.
Scan and email the completed form to bijan@youthforinnocence.org.

Once your application has been reviewed and your team has met the requirements, you’ll be ready to make a difference. Chapters can also request funding for community projects and propose budgets to support local initiatives. We’re excited to help you create change in your community!

Join a Chapter

Help Your Community

Currently, Youth for Innocence has chapters at the following institutions:

Additionally, we have chapters at Swarthmore College and Washington D.C. (regional chapter).