Welcome to the Association in Defence of the Wrongly Convicted
The Association in Defence of the Wrongly Convicted (AIDWYC) is a Canadian volunteer organization dedicated to preventing and rectifying wrongful convictions.
About AIDWYC
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.
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.
Seeking AIDWYC's Help?
If you have been wrongly convicted and would like help from AIDWYC, click here for more information on AIDWYC's review process. Please be aware that AIDWYC handles only homicide cases at this time.
For more on AIDWYC and the wrongful conviction process in Canada, see About Us.
Featured Stories
The Wrong Man
'Despite the presumption of innocence and the right to a fair trial, there are still cases in Canada in which innocent people are convicted - most disturbingly, for murder.'
'Putting the Pieces Back Together: Preventing &
Correcting Wrongful Convictions'
NACDL's 2010 Annual Meeting and Seminar will be held at the beautiful Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel in Toronto, Canada, August 11-14, 2010
Unlikely friendship basis of the play 'Maurice Carter's Innocence'
Doug Tjapkes and his eight-year effort to prove Maurice Carter innocent of a 1973 attempted murder conviction is the focus of a new play that will be presented this summer at Toronto's popular Fringe Theatre Festival.
Jeff Boppre
As court filings are being made in Jeff Boppre's case, please view the Jeff Boppre video posted by his organization on YouTube and visit his website for the latest information on his case.
Demand DNA Testing for Johnnie Savory
News Articles
- WEB FIRST: Congressmen Johnson and Larson introduce legislation to assist the wrongfully convicted Mar 4
- Another Exoneration Demonstrates the Need for Criminal Justice Reform Mar 4
- Perry signs posthumous pardon for Fort Worth man Mar 3
- EDITORIAL: A posthumous pardon is no justice for America’s wrongly convicted Mar 2
- Texas Mother ‘Ecstatic’ About Posthumous Pardon for Wrongfully Convicted Son Mar 2
- Social Justice: Independent body needed for wrongful convictions Mar 2
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