On Tribal lands in Montana, listening and holistic defense offer a more just path forward – one rooted in care.
Chloe JacksonMay 28, 2025
He Lost the Beat, Not the Rhythm
Once incarcerated for drug-related charges, Noel now works to guide others through addiction and recovery – while reclaiming his rhythm.
Donovan X. RamseyMay 14, 2025
This Mother’s Day, Remember the Mothers Who Vanish
I am a mother who almost vanished to pretrial detention. Too many already have.
DeAsia TaylorMay 9, 2025
Celebrating Stories of Resilience During Mental Health Awareness Month
This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re uplifting stories that show healing is possible when people get the help they need.
Jeremy ChersonMay 2, 2025
Wrongfully Jailed, Fired, and Still Seeking Freedom
He listed sneakers on Facebook Marketplace – hours later, he was in jail.
Jeremy ChersonApril 14, 2025
A Recipe for Redemption
Jail nearly stole his future. Now he’s back in the kitchen, dishing out hope one perfectly made PB&J at a time.
Jeremy ChersonApril 4, 2025
When Mercy Made the Difference for Robby
After years of addiction and incarceration, one man finds hope through pretrial support from a Bail Disruptor named Mercy.
Jeremy ChersonMarch 31, 2025
When Hard Work Isn’t Enough
Jeff built his career with grit and generosity – then cash bail left him jailed for four days simply because he couldn’t pay.
Jeremy ChersonFebruary 18, 2025
Homeless But Hopeful: Shelly’s Resilient Journey
Homeless and grieving her son, Shelly’s story reveals the struggles of motherhood, poverty, and resilience against systemic injustice.
Melissa EtehadJanuary 15, 2025
Francis’s Fight for Justice: What It’s Like To Be Blind In Jail
It took three years for Francis’s case to go to trial. Unable to afford cash bail, he faced spending that entire time in jail.
Melissa EtehadDecember 20, 2024
