Until the systemic inequalities of the criminal justice system are addressed, irrelevant factors like poverty, race, gender, and geography will continue to define who receives our nation's most serious punishment.
A fair trial means having the assistance of a caring and competent defense team. A fair trial means having access to the resources necessary to investigate the case and the background of the accused. It is our belief that every capital defendant is entitled to a fair trial.
In service of that belief, The Fair Trial Initiative:
FTI fulfills its mission by recruiting and training lawyers and other professionals to assist with representation in individual cases; promoting a multidisciplinary approach and teamwork in capital defense; and continuously introducing innovative approaches to the defense of death penalty cases. FTI also promotes reform through public education.