Applications
Submit an application
If you, or someone you know, claim factual innocence and wish to have the matter reinvestigated by the Innocence Initiative, you may apply by completing our application form below and returning it to us by email or post.
You may also attach any materials to support the application. We may ask for more materials to better assess your application and claim(s).
Email:
innocence.initiative@rmit.edu.au
Post:
Bridge of Hope Innocence Initiative @ RMIT
School of Global, Urban and Social Studies
GPO Box 2476
Melbourne VIC 3001
Our ambit
The Initiative has a narrow ambit and only accepts cases which come within its scope.
We will only review cases where you have been convicted of a criminal offence and are claiming there are facts to support your claim that you are factually innocent of this offence.
We will NOT review cases in the following circumstances:
If your case is currently before a court/awaiting appeal
If your claim of innocence is for a sexual offence and you have admitted sexual contact with the victim
If your case relies on a legal defence (e.g. self-defence) or a technicality
If your case involves child abuse material
If your case involves risk to Bridge of Hope Innocence Initiative staff, students or volunteers
We will not make contact with any victims of offences for which you have been convicted