Advocates For the Falsely Accused
Be the Light
International Falsely Accused Day
September 9th, 2024
State Capitol Rose Garden
Sacramento CA​
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 26, 2024
Advocates For the Falsely Accused
Our purpose is to promote change in our society and in our laws by raising awareness about the devastation to our innocent loved ones who can all too easily become entangled in our legal system due to false accusations.
Keynote Speaker Obie Anthony
11:30 – 11:45
Exonerated Nation was founded by an exoneree on a mission to establish and provide the resources that he never had access to when he was released after spending 17 years in prison. They are here to heal and support each other in their transition from life in prison to following their deferred dreams.
Guest Speakers
11:45 – 1:30
Dawn Dural, Co-Founder & Vice President of Advocates For the Falsely Accused (AFFA)
Brian Kelmar, Co-Founder Decriminalize Developmental Disabilities
Juliann Andrews, Secretary of Advocates For the Falsely Accused (AFFA)
Lara Gularte, El Dorado County Poet Laureate Emeritus
Eric Scott, Advocates For the Falsely Accused (AFFA)
Leo Bennet-Cauchon, Falsely Accused
Dawn Wolfson, President Advocates For the Falsely Accused (AFFA)
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Meet & Mingle with the Speakers
1:30 – 3:00
Stay with us after the presentation. Talk with our speakers to gain a deeper understanding of false accusations and discover what we all need to do to return our justice system to one based on truth and evidence. Too many law enforcement personnel, prosecutors, judges, institutions, and the court of public opinion are predisposed to assume guilt without any presumption of innocence. Anyone can easily slip into the system. Psychological trauma, anxiety, and depression overwhelm the innocent and can lead to reputational loss, financial disaster, wrongful imprisonment, and more.
Learn how to help the innocent by becoming an advocate and speaking out for justice.
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Sponsored by
Advocates For the Falsely Accused
We are here to provide hope to everyone touched by false accusations, restore the reputations of the falsely accused, ensure equality in justice, and hold accountable the institutions that enable and promote injustice.​ www.TheAFFA.org
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Past Event
International Falsely Accused Day
View the entire 2023 Event here
September 8th, 2023
Please take time to watch the event at the link above.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 15th, 2023
Advocates For the Falsely Accused
September 8th, 2023
FEDERAL PLAZA
CHICAGO, IL
Our purpose is to promote change in our society and in our laws by raising awareness about the devastation to our innocent loved ones who can all too easily become entangled in our legal system due to false accusations.
Keynote Speaker Orion Monroe
11:30 – 11:45
Writer and Director of the “Butterfly” film, Board Member of Advocates For the Falsely Accused
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Butterfly is a heartrending film currently in production that tells the true story of a young man falsely accused of sexual assault. This film, a critical next step following the Johnny Depp trial, will enrage your soul as you begin to see how easily our innocent men and boys are wrongfully convicted.
Guest Speakers
11:45 – 1:30
Lori DeBolt, Co-Founder & President of Advocates For the Falsely Accused (AFFA) and Associate Producer of Butterfly
Tim Goldich, Vice President of National Coalition For Men (NCFM)
Carol Nesteikis, Co-Founder & Vice President of Decriminalize Developmentally Disabled D3 (formerly LRIDD)
Jacques Rivera, President Innocent Demand Justice
Other speakers include Les Bender, Katrina Overfield, Clark Savage, Jr., and Eric Scott
Jaimin Weets will be travelling from Northern Virginia to entertain us with his singing and guitar
Meet & Mingle with the Speakers
1:30 – 3:00
Stay with us after the presentation. Talk with our speakers to gain a deeper understanding of false accusations and discover what we all need to do to return our justice system to one based on truth and evidence. Too many law enforcement personnel, prosecutors, judges, institutions, and the court of public opinion are predisposed to assume guilt without any presumption of innocence. Anyone can easily slip into the system. Psychological trauma, anxiety, and depression overwhelm the innocent and can lead to reputational loss, financial disaster, wrongful imprisonment, and more.
Learn how to help the innocent by becoming an advocate and speaking out for justice.
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Co-Sponsors
Advocates For the Falsely Accused
We are here to provide hope to everyone touched by false accusations, restore the reputations of the falsely accused, ensure equality in justice, and hold accountable the institutions that enable and promote injustice.​ www.TheAFFA.org
National Coalition For Men
Committed to ending harmful discrimination and stereotypes against boys, men, their families, and the women who love them. We are a gender inclusive, nonpartisan, ethnically diverse organization that effects civil rights reform through advocacy, education, outreach, services, and litigation. www.NCFM.org
