On the Hook
Sociologist Faith Deckard on how commercial bail makes families the hidden workforce of pretrial justice
The Bail ProjectNovember 3, 2025
NEWS & STORIES
What Is Cashless Bail?
Don’t fall for the spin. “Cashless bail” is a political buzzword – real bail reform is about fairness, not fear.
The Bail ProjectOctober 22, 2025
When Children of Incarcerated Parents Go to School
The Bail Project’s Lucretia Doyle remembers what that felt like. Every fall, she shows up for kids like her.
The Bail ProjectOctober 22, 2025
When Judges Have Little Time and Less Data
With little time and less evidence, judges routinely set bail based on prosecutor recommendations.
The Bail ProjectOctober 16, 2025
