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You're welcome to contact us but be aware that, until the organization has a volunteer administrator, there might not be anybody to respond to your request.
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NWOIC is interested in anyone who wants to volunteer but the immediate need is for an administrator. This volunteer position can be performed online and at home. The main duties will include: responding to emails, logging potential students and eventually, logging potential clients. You should be comfortable with databases and file sharing (i.e. google drive). It is estimated that your time would be limited to 5 hours a week.
Additional volunteers in the following fields are needed: attorneys, investigators, content creators (writers, pod-caster, etc.), and someone with social media skills.
For now, investigative interns participating in live training are enrolled at either the University of Toledo or Lourdes University. As the program develops, spots could open up for students from other schools, even high schools, to participate in the live training and field trips.
Also on the horizon will be an online course. The modules for that training are still being produced.
Whatever tuition you pay for your schooling will cover the cost of an internship. However, a nominal fee will be charged for the online course. The amount is still being determined.
If you are interested in learning post conviction investigation (in person or online), please let us know. We will get back to you with updates on the program.
The expenses accrued while working on these types of cases are not insignificant. For instance, copies of police reports can run between $15 & $50 per case. A 2025 law introduced by the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association and signed by Governor Mike DeWine would allow police departments to charge up to $75/hour ($750 total) for copies of video footage.
There is a new law being proposed by the same group (Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association) that would allow public records requests to be handled by outside contractors who could charge ‘whatever they deem reasonable.’
A Florida man was required to pay over $300,000 for records that used to be free,
This is a concerted effort on the part of prosecuting attorneys who want to silence those trying to get to the truth. The restrictive bills they propose are always framed as ‘necessary to protect victims and witnesses.’
Other Expenses: We rely on a number of subscription based programs for data management, content creation, and web hosting. Should we need to communicate with inmates, someone pays for the phone or prison emails.
There is no paid staff. All consultants, attorneys, and investigators are volunteers; giving of their time when they can.