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West Virginia Innocence Project: Research Guide

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The National Registry of Exonerations A black background with a black square

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The Registry collects, analyzes and disseminates information about all known exonerations of innocent criminal defendants in the United States, from 1989 to the present. The registry publishes their stories and provides accessible, searchable online statistical data about their cases. The Registry also conducts empirical studies of the process of exoneration and of factors that lead to the underlying wrongful convictions.

Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) A black background with a black square

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The Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) is building a statistically sound and scientifically solid foundation for the analysis and interpretation of forensic evidence, as well as improving quantitative literacy among forensic practitioners, legal professionals and other stakeholders through educational opportunities.

Center for Integrity in Forensic Sciences A black background with a black square

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The Center for Integrity in Forensic Sciences (CIFS) is the first non-profit organization in the United States to bring exclusive focus to improvement of the reliability and safety of criminal prosecutions through strengthening the forensic sciences. Its educational and service goals span legislation, all facets of the judicial system, and experiential education of tomorrow’s lawyers and scientists. Its innovative approach allows law students and both undergraduate and graduate students in the sciences to work collaboratively, expanding the knowledge and competency of students across that broad spectrum.