Podcast: “Hello Houston”
New data shows that Harris County’s move away from cash bail for most misdemeanors is a "win-win-win."
The Bail ProjectMarch 16, 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.
The Bail ProjectMarch 12, 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.
The Bail ProjectMarch 2, 2026
How a Criminal Justice System Turns Mistakes Into Destinies
A father struggling to recover from addiction finds that the criminal justice system’s small bureaucratic hurdles can snowball into jail, hopelessness, and a fight just to stay alive.
The Bail ProjectFebruary 15, 2026
Inside Bail Reform
Six Core Components of Safe, Fair, and Effective Pretrial Policy
The Bail ProjectFebruary 4, 2026
Faith Through the Fire of a False Charge
Incarcerated for months under harsh conditions, James found relief and hope through The Bail Project.
The Bail ProjectJanuary 29, 2026
Armani White sits down with The Bail Project to discuss his past, his music, and a more equitable, humane pretrial system
The Bail ProjectJanuary 23, 2026
A Life Interrupted, A Cycle Broken
Once caught in a cycle of addiction and jail, Michael is rebuilding his life – thanks to a second chance.
The Bail ProjectDecember 23, 2025
Podcast: “What People Get Wrong About Bail Reform”
Erin George shares the bail misconceptions she encounters most often and talks through what The Bail Project is seeing in communities nationwide.
The Bail ProjectDecember 19, 2025
Failure to Appear: What a Judge Calls Risk, She Calls Routine
A public defender’s view of justice, poverty, and showing up.
The Bail ProjectDecember 15, 2025
