Center for Justice and Exoneration Network at Purdue Northwest

Nicky Jackson and Willie Donald walk across a bridge together.

Exoneree Willie T. Donald and Nicky Jackson of Purdue University Northwest work together to help wrongly convicted people in their post-prison lives. Photo: Geoffery Stellfox

The Center for Justice and Exoneration Network (CJEN) at Purdue University Northwest aims to identify and eradicate miscarriages of justice and to provide support to those who have suffered from a wrongful conviction.

We strive to live in a nation where the criminal justice system seeks truth and fairness while upholding civil liberties.

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Advisory Board

Our advisory board members provide input on upcoming initiatives and cases to provide knowledge and experience so that the Center for Justice and Exoneration Network can best achieve its mission and vision.

Meet CJEN’s Advisory Board

Ambassadors

Our ambassadors help amplify the mission of the Center for Justice and Exoneration Network by sharing its impact, engaging their communities and supporting key initiatives. Through their voices, networks and lived experiences, they play a vital role in raising awareness and advancing justice.

Meet CJEN’s Ambassadors

Media Coverage

Read about news, information and media mentions from the Center for Justice and Exoneration Network at Purdue University Northwest.

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The real threat to justice is the illusion of equal justice.

Nicky Ali Jackson, Ph.D., Executive Director

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At CJEN, we imagine…

IMAGINE justice. IMAGINE freedom. IMAGINE change. IMAGINE peace.

Investigate

  • We investigate claims of factual innocence.

Mission

  • Our mission is to correct injustice and assist those who have suffered a miscarriage of justice.

Advocacy

  • We advocate for policy reforms to prevent wrongful convictions and promote fairness.

Guidance

  • We guide exonerees through post-release support, reintegration and healing.

Inspire

  • We inspire others to pursue truth, justice and policy reform.

Network

  • We work with advocates, organizations and allies for collective support and action.

Educate

  • We educate the public, criminal justice professionals, lawmakers, students and corporations about the factors that contribute to wrongful convictions.

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At the Center for Justice and Exoneration Network, every step forward is made possible by the generosity of our alumni and friends. Your support fuels groundbreaking advocacy, drives reform and helps us reach ambitious goals that shape a more just future.

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