Welcome to the Association in Defence of the Wrongly Convicted
The Association in Defence of the Wrongly Convicted--or AIDWYC as it is known--is a Canadian volunteer organization dedicated to preventing and rectifying wrongful convictions.
AIDWYC has two broad objectives: first, eradicating the conditions that can cause miscarriages of justice; and second, participating in the review and, where warranted, correction of wrongful convictions.
AIDWYC is a primarily voluntary, non-profit organization. At this time, AIDWYC's focus is limited to murder convictions only.
AIDWYC was founded in 1993. It is the direct successor to the Justice for Guy Paul Morin Committee,a grassroots organization that formed to support Guy Paul Morin immediately following his wrongful conviction in 1992.
When Guy Paul Morin was released on bail in February 1993 pending his appeal, this Committee reconstituted itself as AIDWYC, with the goal of acting in defence of all persons who have been wrongly convicted.
For more on AIDWYC and the wrongful conviction process in Canada, see About Us.
Learn about AIDWYC's current wrongful conviction cases
Read the latest in the news about our cases
Check here for public legal documents posted in our Cases Library
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A Message from Steven Truscott:
Without the phenomenal support of my family, friends, public-at-large and the dedication and expertise of AIDWYC lawyers, the victory of August 28, 2007 could not have been possible. It is my fervent hope that no innocent person will be left to languish in prison.
Please help AIDWYC to continue their important work by giving generously of your time, talents, sponsorship dollars and donation of items to Sounds Like Justice 4. My family and I look forward to seeing you there.
What's New
Robert Baltovich acquitted on April 22nd!
The Goudge Inquiry was due to end at the end of May, however, Justice Goudge has asked for an extention to complete his written submissions.The extention has been granted to September 30 2008.
James Lockyer to speak at 2nd Annual June Callwood Lecture Series, April 25, 7:00 p.m.; Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto.
Don't Miss AIDWYC's Toronto Fundraiser! "Sounds Like Justice 4," at The Courthouse on May 8th.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW: ORDER HERE
The Blyth Festival presents Innocence Lost, a play about Steven Truscott written by Beverly Cooper. July 30-September 6th. $2 for every ticket sold during the first week of performances will be donated to AIDWYC. Info: www.blythfestival.com.
CBC launches digital archives library. Search on "David Milgaard" for historic audio and video recordings.
