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The Fulton County Jail Crisis Requires Cash Bail Reform

Research shows that pretrial detention is one of the major driving factors contributing to jail population growth.

David GasparSeptember 12, 2024

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LEARN

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.

Avery BizzellJuly 8, 2024

A donor discusses pretrial support services

FREEDOM FUNDERS

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.

Meghan HamiltonJuly 5, 2024

PRESS RELEASES

The Bail Project Ceases Operations in Atlanta Due to Regressive Georgia Law

Closure Expected to Worsen Overcrowding and Crisis at Fulton County Jail

Jeremy ChersonJune 10, 2024

CLIENT STORIES

A $30K Bail Amount Determined in a Matter of Minutes

Aubriana became homeless after a judge set her bail at $30,000 in a hearing that lasted less than 20 minutes.

Melissa EtehadMay 11, 2024

This report discusses the cost of pretrial incarceration

DATA LEARN REPORTS

Out of Pocket: The High Cost of Pretrial Incarceration

Pretrial incarceration costs us all, and it’s much more than a financial burden.

Jeremy ChersonApril 10, 2024

IN ACTION LEARN

Our 2023 Annual Report

Grab a coffee and settle in – The Bail Project's 2023 Annual Report is a gripping read that will inspire and move you.

Shannon SoperDecember 15, 2023

CLIENT STORIES

A $350 Bail Nearly Forced Maribeth to Give Birth in Jail

At eight months pregnant and spending almost three months incarcerated pretrial, Maribeth feared for the worst for her and her baby.

Melissa EtehadDecember 11, 2023

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FREEDOM FUNDERS

You Have the Power to Change Someone’s Story

Discover the life-saving power of a holiday donation through the transformational stories of our clients.

Meghan HamiltonDecember 8, 2023

IN ACTION

Stories From the Field: Courtroom Accessibility Failure

Mercy's experience supporting a deaf client reveals courtroom accessibility issues, highlighting The Bail Project's fight for equitable justice.

Hannah WebsterNovember 30, 2023

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The Fulton County Jail Crisis Requires Cash Bail Reform

Only Two Countries Have For-Profit Bail Systems

How One Woman’s Video Led to $40k in Bailouts and Support

The Bail Project Ceases Operations in Atlanta Due to Regressive Georgia Law

A $30K Bail Amount Determined in a Matter of Minutes

Out of Pocket: The High Cost of Pretrial Incarceration

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A family like Sandra’s. Read her story below.

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Someone like Robert. Read his story below.

Donate to pay someone’s bail today.

Someone like Michael. Read his story below.

Donate to pay someone’s bail today.

Someone like Ashley. Read her story below.

Donate to bring someone home today.

Someone like Sherry. Read her story below.

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