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Timmie ran out of hope in the criminal justice system.

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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

James was jailed in St. Louis due to a false charge

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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

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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

Mothers in jail lose contact with their children

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One Argument Changed Everything

Jailed in Tulsa, Jordan’s struggle to stay connected to her children became a fight for family and stability.

The Bail ProjectNovember 20, 2025

Rudy has recovered from addiction with The Bail Project's help

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I Was Never a Monster

Rudy learns about fatherhood, redemption, and the work of becoming whole.

The Bail ProjectSeptember 3, 2025

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A Bail, A Break, A Beginning

With a history of addiction and incarceration, Max saw little hope after his latest arrest. But with his bail paid by The Bail Project, he found the stability he needed…

The Bail ProjectAugust 25, 2025

Amanda was jailed with disabilities in Estrella Jail in Arizona

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“They Said I Didn’t Look Disabled”

One woman’s account of being jailed while sick and in pain.

The Bail ProjectJuly 17, 2025

Latranda talks about The Bail Project on a Pensacola beach

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From the Streets to Sanctuary

Latandra found her footing in a faith-based reentry program where she discovered healing, community, and a calling to help others.

The Bail ProjectJune 30, 2025

After drug use, Caleigh got sober and put her life back together with the help of The Bail Project

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She Got Sober. Then the Charges Came.

When Caleigh was rebuilding her life, Arizona prosecutors charged her for past drug use – sending her back to jail and separating her from her children.

The Bail ProjectJune 25, 2025

LaVonda on the Flathead Reservation in Montana.

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Real Justice Starts With Listening, Not Labels

On Tribal lands in Montana, listening and holistic defense offer a more just path forward – one rooted in care.

The Bail ProjectMay 28, 2025

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How a Criminal Justice System Turns Mistakes Into Destinies

Faith Through the Fire of a False Charge

A Life Interrupted, A Cycle Broken

One Argument Changed Everything

I Was Never a Monster

A Bail, A Break, A Beginning

“They Said I Didn’t Look Disabled”

From the Streets to Sanctuary

She Got Sober. Then the Charges Came.

Real Justice Starts With Listening, Not Labels

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Someone like Ashley. Read her story below.

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