YOUTH FOR INNOCENCE
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.
Ready to Start?
Follow these steps to apply for your Youth for Innocence chapter:
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Fill out the application form with details about your proposed chapter, including information about your team and your goals.
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Scan and email the completed form to info@youthforinnocence.org.
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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 does not have any chapters. Once chapters are started, they will be showcased here. You can still join our online work through completing the training course here.