Welcome to the South Carolina Innocence Initiative!
The South Carolina Innocence Initiative is an organization based at Wofford College that examines the problem of wrongful convictions and advocates for justice. Its platform is dedicated to education, outreach, and advocacy.
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Founder & Director: Dr. Dawn McQuiston
President: Olivia Cianciolo, Wofford '25
Vice President: Nick Ross, Wofford '26
Assistant Vice President: Sydney Holland, Wofford '25
Law School Liason: Gracie Hicks, Wofford '23, USC Law '26
Alumni Liason: Neeley Wilson, Wofford '23, Wake Forest Law '27
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Follow us on Instagram at @woffordinnocence for all information on events!
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2024 South Carolina Innocence & Justice Conference
May 3, 2024
Wofford College Campus, Spartanburg, SC
The South Carolina Innocence Initiative will held its inaugural Innocence & Justice Conference on May 3, 2024 on the Wofford College campus in Spartanburg, SC. This conference brought together leaders in the legal arena to examine the causes, challenges, and remedies associated with cases of innocence and wrongful conviction in South Carolina. It focused on client advocacy in preventing wrongful conviction, strategies to investigate cases post-conviction, and a path forward to reimagine innocence efforts in South Carolina. This year’s conference theme was Charting the Course.
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THANK YOU FOR A GREAT CONFERENCE!
For more information, please contact Dr. Dawn McQuiston at mcquistonde@wofford.edu.