Bridge of Hope Innocence Initiative @ RMIT

BOHII applicant Stephen Jamieson excluded as a contributor to key DNA evidence, currently seeking a judicial inquiry into conviction an an order that the partial profile be compared to alternate suspect Mark Wells DNA. https://lnkd.in/geYMAbHW

Interested in what we do? The following outlines the work of BOHII and how reviewing cases of wrongful convictions provides valuable work experience for RMIT School of Global, Urban and Social Studies students. Special thanks to Pipa Kate and Bill Park for arranging this video. https://lnkd.in/gySKV_yV

BOHII manager Dr Greg Stratton quoted in this story about true crime and miscarriages of justice, a topic he will cover extensively in his upcoming book 'Streaming Justice: True Crime and Wrongful Conviction in the Streaming Age' https://lnkd.in/dne7URGn 

ICYMI BOHII Director Michele Ruyters spoke to 60 Minutes about our concerns regarding the conviction of BOHII applicant Stephen Jamieson. You can watch the episode in full here: https://lnkd.in/g_iWNd7d

A thread of our work, including some of our applicant's stories can now be accessed on: BlueSky: https://lnkd.in/gBrh-DWz and X: https://lnkd.in/gy8He5vk

We just joined BlueSky - give us a follow: "@bohinnocence.bsky.social" https://lnkd.in/gG9HmiKw

Earlier this week, BOHII Director Dr Michele Ruyters spoke to 60 Minutes about our concerns regarding the conviction of BOHII applicant Stephen Jamieson. You can read more about the case as well as find a link to the story here: https://lnkd.in/gb9m5-ys

🎙️ In this week's episode of the Australian True Crime podcast, Director Professor Michele Ruyters and Guest Host Dr Xanthe Mallett dive into the contentious Mr. Big technique—a covert investigative tactic raising serious questions about fairness, ethics, and its impact on wrongful convictions. This technique was used in the investigation of our applicant Glenn Weaven. At the Bridge of Hope Innocence Initiative (BOHII), we advocate for rigorous scrutiny of such methods, especially as they impact vulnerable individuals and contribute to potential miscarriages of justice. Listen to learn more about this complex technique and how investigative methods play a pivotal role in achieving or obstructing justice. #InnocenceInitiative #WrongfulConviction https://lnkd.in/gB377PEu

✨ Thrilled to announce that the Bridge of Hope Innocence Initiative (BOHII) received a High Commendation in the Excellence in Student and/or Alumni Engagement category at the 2024 Engagement Australia Excellence Awards! ✨ Last night's awards ceremony celebrated our commitment to student engagement and the significant impact BOHII has had in empowering students to develop crucial employability skills in real-world contexts—an opportunity made possible by our strong industry connections and support from our alumni. Congratulations to all the other fantastic finalists, runner ups and winners! Michele Ruyters Greg Stratton Alyssa Sigamoney Jarryd Bartle Monique Moffa Rachael Hains-Wesson

BOHII Director Professor Michele Ruyters features in this ABC article discussing Mr Big and our applicant Glenn Weaven: Australian police have used the Mr Big technique to put killers behind bars — but some say the method is 'inherently dangerous' https://lnkd.in/gJdM6BFN