On this Fourth of July weekend, as we reflect on the meaning of liberty and America’s unmet promise of freedom and equality for all, we think back on the incredible…
The Bail ProjectJuly 4, 2020
Today marks the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, a day that marks the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates the ongoing struggle for Black liberation.
The Bail ProjectJune 19, 2020
In response to reports of growing police violence against peaceful protesters, The Bail Project issued the following statement.
The Bail ProjectJune 2, 2020
Those subjected to electronic monitoring often experience negative stigma when people are observed wearing it. It is also a significant factor in re-incarceration. One minor mistake, such as forgetting to…
Shannon SoperMay 28, 2020
One of our team's primary goals had been closing the "Workhouse," a jail used to hold people on pretrial for low-level offenses. The Workhouse began operating in 1996. It received…
Shannon SoperJanuary 29, 2020
The Bail Project offers the following framework as a starting point for grounding bail and pretrial reform in a broader vision of democracy, progress, and collective wellbeing.
The Bail ProjectJanuary 14, 2020
"Nearly half a million people who are presumed innocent are sitting in jail cells across America," Glover said. "Most of them are there for one reason only: they cannot afford…
Shannon SoperOctober 14, 2019
On our one-year anniversary in Louisville, Site Manager Shameka Parrish-Wright sat down with Thomas Gibbs, the first client we paid bail for there. With Kentucky's high pretrial incarceration rates, The…
Shannon SoperJune 10, 2019
We are a dedicated group of individuals spread across America, many of whom have been personally impacted by the criminal justice system. We are policy experts, lawyers, data analysts, criminal…
Shannon SoperMarch 6, 2019
The Bail Project employs over 100 people, all scattered throughout the country. In 2019, we gathered together for the first time in Los Angeles to mark our anniversary. We shared…
Shannon SoperFebruary 21, 2019
