Forced to support himself, Charles was swept into the disproportionate impact of mass incarceration on Black Americans following the War on Drugs.
Melissa EtehadJuly 16, 2024
Samuel was incarcerated when he learned that his long-term partner, Stephanie, was murdered.
Melissa EtehadJune 24, 2024
Aubriana became homeless after a judge set her bail at $30,000 in a hearing that lasted less than 20 minutes.
Melissa EtehadMay 11, 2024
A county drug treatment instead of incarceration made all the difference in Anthony’s journey to recovery and sobriety.
Melissa EtehadMay 2, 2024
The pretrial system failed Martino, as she faced threats in a men’s jail for two weeks compromising her health and safety.
Melissa EtehadMarch 30, 2024
Leah's tale unfolds as a desperate drive transforms into a nightmarish clash with cash bail, revealing the reality of mental health crises entangled with the justice system.
Melissa EtehadMarch 4, 2024
Equal treatment and opportunity are values that veterans hold close, but those principles are hard to find in America’s pretrial justice system.
Melissa EtehadFebruary 6, 2024
Jerod was deprived of the opportunity to bond with his newborns and experience being a new father, all for a charge that was ultimately dismissed.
Melissa EtehadJanuary 29, 2024
At eight months pregnant and spending almost three months incarcerated pretrial, Maribeth feared for the worst for her and her baby.
Melissa EtehadDecember 11, 2023
Through challenges and incarceration, Ontequa’s steadfast connection to her Salish roots remains her guiding force.
Melissa EtehadSeptember 21, 2023
