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Recognizing these systemic failures, John Eldan was motivated to act. His nonprofit aims to quickly reach exonerees and offer real assistance, focusing on critical areas such as healthcare, legal aid, social services, job training, mental health, and housing. Eldan’s proactive approach involves connecting exonerees with resources already available in their communities, ensuring they do not have to face these challenges alone.
He highlights ongoing efforts to prevent wrongful convictions through evidence-based practices, yet laments that these measures are not widely adopted. Moreover, the justice system often turns its back once an individual is proven innocent, leaving them to fend for themselves in a society that may stigmatize or overlook their needs.