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Local jails are dangerousLEARNHow Local Jails Became America’s Most Dangerous Institutions
March 12, 2026

How Local Jails Became America’s Most Dangerous Institutions

Designed for brief detention, local jails now warehouse mental illness, addiction, and poverty, yet they lack the capacity to keep people alive.
Dasia was a former correctional officer.CLIENT STORIESVIDEOA Former Correctional Officer’s Fresh Start
March 2, 2026

A Former Correctional Officer’s Fresh Start

Once a correctional officer, later jailed, Dasia experienced the system from both sides. Her story is a testament to growth, accountability, and the power of a second chance.
Florida's HB 1017PRESS RELEASESSenate Amendment Protects Charitable Bail Assistance in Florida; House Must Fix HB 1017
February 25, 2026

Senate Amendment Protects Charitable Bail Assistance in Florida; House Must Fix HB 1017

Rules Committee change to SB 600 preserves nonprofit bail funds, prevents increased jail costs, and safeguards pretrial freedom for low-income Floridians
Oklahoma should vote YES on SB 1381POLICYTake Action: Support Pretrial Reform and SB 1381 in Oklahoma
February 20, 2026

Take Action: Support Pretrial Reform and SB 1381 in Oklahoma

Oklahoma is facing a pretrial incarceration crisis, but persuading lawmakers to vote yes on SB 1381 will change that.