Bailing It Forward
Once jailed for lack of bail, William now works as an Operations Manager for The Bail Project, helping others find freedom.
The Bail ProjectOctober 18, 2024
Nature as Refuge in Amos’s Fight for Freedom
Battling trauma and systemic challenges rooted in his upbringing on the Flathead Indian Reservation led to Amos being incarcerated while legally innocent.
The Bail ProjectOctober 14, 2024
Chef Alfredo’s Story and Our Broken Bail System
Alfredo spent weeks in a real-life dystopia, legally innocent, simply because he couldn't afford bail – a harsh reality too many face today.
The Bail ProjectOctober 4, 2024
A Traffic Stop Separated Destinie From Her Daughter for Nearly Two Months
When a single mother is held on unaffordable cash bail, her entire family pays the price.
The Bail ProjectSeptember 5, 2024
Pretrial Incarceration Nearly Ended His Treatment for Methamphetamine Addiction
Ronnie’s story shows how cash bail and unnecessary pretrial incarceration can threaten people’s physical and mental health.
The Bail ProjectAugust 12, 2024
Expectation vs. Reality: Your Right to a Lawyer
If you can’t afford a lawyer, you might not get one. At every step of a court case, your Constitutional right to an attorney may surprise you.
The Bail ProjectJuly 19, 2024
Two Decades After His First Arrest, Charles Finally Received Help
Forced to support himself, Charles was swept into the disproportionate impact of mass incarceration on Black Americans following the War on Drugs.
The Bail ProjectJuly 16, 2024
Only Two Countries Have For-Profit Bail Systems
Discover how other countries ensure public safety without relying on unaffordable cash bail, challenging the U.S. system's inequalities.
The Bail ProjectJuly 8, 2024
How One Woman’s Video Led to $40k in Bailouts and Support
Every year Melody watches and donates to a livestream event where the proceeds go to community-voted charities. This year, she took action and won.
The Bail ProjectJuly 5, 2024
Are Risk Assessment Tools Setting the Stage for AI Judges?
AI may be helpful in creating a playlist or business plan, but its potential in the courtroom presents an unsettling future and concerning present.
The Bail ProjectJune 28, 2024
