Our goal is to bring justice to individuals who have been wrongfully convicted and to prevent wrongful convictions from happening in the future.
Our Mission
KIP, Inc. exists to help bring truth and freedom to those wrongfully convicted in Kentucky. We raise funds and awareness to support the Kentucky Innocence Project’s work—providing resources for DNA testing, expert analysis, and legal advocacy that defend human and civil rights.
Together, we strive to restore justice and rebuild lives impacted by wrongful conviction.
About Us
Who We Are
We support the work
Litigation
We provide litigation support in the area of factual investigations and the use of experts in assessing and presenting claims in Kentucky courts.
Trusted Professionals
We provide attorney, staff and legal extern support in specialized education in the areas of forensics and wrongful conviction.
Exoneree
We provide exoneree support for those that have been released from prison.
What We Do
Freeing the Innocent
KIP, Inc directly supports The Kentucky Innocence Project's dedicated work to freeing innocent people who have been wrongfully convicted in the state of Kentucky. Here's what they do:
- Screen and Investigate Claims: They review hundreds of requests for assistance each year and carefully investigate those that have a credible claim of innocence.
- Use DNA Testing: When appropriate, they use DNA testing to help prove innocence and secure the release of those who have been wrongly convicted.
- Provide Legal Representation: They provide pro bono legal representation to individuals seeking to clear their names and gain their freedom.
- Advocate for Reform: They advocate for reforms to the criminal justice system to prevent future wrongful convictions, such as improving eyewitness identification procedures and reducing the use of junk science.
- Educate the Public: They educate the public about the causes of wrongful convictions and the need for criminal justice reform.
Our Exonerees
Get Involved
Fighting for Justice, Restoring Lives
The Kentucky Innocence Project (KIP) invites students, professionals, and community members to join in the fight against wrongful convictions. Every effort—large or small—helps advance justice, restore lives, and strengthen trust in our legal system.
Together, we can build a future where every person’s right to freedom and justice is protected.
Donate
Join The Fight for Justice
The Kentucky Innocence Project relies on the support of individuals and organizations to continue its work of freeing innocent people who have been wrongfully convicted. Donations play a crucial role in enabling the organization to provide pro bono legal representation, pay for DNA testing and other critical expenses, and advocate for reforms to the criminal justice system.
By making a donation to KIP, Inc, individuals and organizations can play a direct role in helping to right the wrongs of the criminal justice system and bring justice to those who have been wrongly convicted. Whether a one-time gift or a recurring donation, every contribution helps the organization continue its important work.
"Donations help fund litigation and education efforts to combat wrongful convictions and support programs and essential services when clients are finally released from their wrongful imprisonment. Help us fight and break the chains of injustice in Kentucky by donating now.”
