Exposing injustice, inspiring legal reform
From courtroom battles to policy reform, Dr Robyn Blewer and the Griffith University Innocence Project are reshaping the criminal justice system.
Every year, innocent people are imprisoned for crimes they didn’t commit—injustices that the Griffith University Innocence Project are determined to address. Thanks to the generosity of philanthropic supporters, the Griffith University Innocence Project continues to grow its impact, providing legal research, advocacy, and education that challenge failures in the criminal justice system.
Philanthropy has helped build a strong foundation for the Project’s work—enabling student engagement, legal casework, and public education efforts that raise awareness and drive reform.
From courtroom battles to policy reform, Dr Robyn Blewer and the Griffith University Innocence Project are reshaping the criminal justice system.
Now, the Griffith University Innocence Project is reaching new audiences through a powerful new podcast series that reflects the Project’s mission to shine a light on the human stories behind wrongful convictions.
Through gripping interviews with exonerees, legal experts, and researchers, the series explores the complex causes of wrongful imprisonment—from coerced confessions and flawed forensic science to systemic injustices affecting First Nations peoples.
For Dr Robyn Blewer, Director of the Griffith University Innocence Project, the podcast is a way to foster empathy and spark public engagement.
“We can’t talk publicly about the cases we’re working on in Australia,” she explains. “But this podcast allows us to explore international cases that mirror the challenges we see here. It’s about building understanding and inspiring change.”
By supporting the Griffith University Innocence Project, donors are helping to restore lives, reform systems, and ensure that justice is not just a principle—but a reality.
More than $100 million of philanthropy has already been secured to create a brighter future for all.
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