March 2024

CLIENT STORIES

Transgender Invisibility Behind Bars

The pretrial system failed Martino, as she faced threats in a men’s jail for two weeks compromising her health and safety.

The Bail ProjectMarch 30, 2024

LEARN

Five Questions About Reproductive Healthcare in Jails

Healthcare expert Dr. Carolyn Sufrin highlights the alarming state of reproductive care in women's jails across the U.S.

The Bail ProjectMarch 25, 2024

POLICY

Both Parties Agree: Bail is Broken

Despite all evidence to the contrary, if you’re watching politicians debate crucial issues of the day, it may appear that “bail reform” is a nuclear option that political parties either…

Nicole Zayas ManzanoMarch 23, 2024

Public safety is more than crime rate statistics

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What People Get Wrong About Public Safety

It’s more than crime rate statistics. It’s community-based programs, well-maintained public housing, and playgrounds for children to name a few.

The Bail ProjectMarch 22, 2024

LEARN POLICY

Turning a blind eye to the bail bond industry

Cash bail keeps the unregulated billion-dollar bail bonds industry afloat while profiting off of poverty.

Erin GeorgeMarch 22, 2024

POLICY

No, bail didn’t lead to a ‘let-them-all-out’ system in this Texas city

A new report finds the reforms allow for accountability and preserve judges' ability to detain people.

Nicole Zayas ManzanoMarch 22, 2024

DATA POLICY

More time is being spent in Oklahoma jails. What did a task force discover?

Without a centralized system, policymakers lack critical data about the pretrial system leading to more harm for thousands of Oklahomans.

The Bail ProjectMarch 22, 2024

Pretrial Incarceration: More common than you think

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Minor Offenses, Major Consequences

You may be surprised by the minor offenses that land people in jail and unable to afford bail. In fact, you may have even committed some yourself.

The Bail ProjectMarch 7, 2024

PRESS RELEASES

DA Ogg’s Defeat in Primary Result of Broken Promises and Bad Policy

Harris County Prosecutor loses public support after backing off of pro-reform policies, costing her job

Jeremy ChersonMarch 6, 2024

A professor discusses Texas bail reform.

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Five Questions About Texas Bail Reform

When it comes to successful pretrial reform, Professor Brandon L. Garrett explains there's no need to mess with Harris County, Texas.

The Bail ProjectMarch 4, 2024

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March 2024

Transgender Invisibility Behind Bars

Five Questions About Reproductive Healthcare in Jails

Both Parties Agree: Bail is Broken

What People Get Wrong About Public Safety

Turning a blind eye to the bail bond industry

No, bail didn’t lead to a ‘let-them-all-out’ system in this Texas city

More time is being spent in Oklahoma jails. What did a task force discover?

Minor Offenses, Major Consequences

DA Ogg’s Defeat in Primary Result of Broken Promises and Bad Policy

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March 2024

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