Letitia struggles with diabetes and muscle spasms. In this video, she shares what it’s like to be denied medication in jail and the toll it took on her life.
The Bail ProjectMay 4, 2021
While she was in jail in Augusta, Michaela worried about her children’s well-being. She felt sad for the birthdays she missed and holidays she couldn’t celebrate. Incarcerated women face a…
The Bail ProjectMay 4, 2021
The harmful effects of isolation, which is typically used as punishment, are well known. David, a 42-year-old man from Charlotte, NC, explains his health concerns and the fear and loneliness…
The Bail ProjectMay 4, 2021
Despite the health problems Vita was experiencing in jail in New Orleans, she refused to accept a plea bargain. Her decision isn’t common. The majority of criminal cases are resolved…
The Bail ProjectMay 4, 2021
The Bail Project Responds to Jury’s Decision to Convict Police Officer Who Killed George Floyd
Today, The Bail Project released the following statement in response to a Minnesota jury’s decision to convict Derek Chauvin on all charges in the killing of George Floyd.
The Bail ProjectApril 20, 2021
This video discusses how people today continue to experience the same hardships as Dr. King faced despite decades of efforts to reform the criminal justice system.
The Bail ProjectJanuary 18, 2021
Justice Denied for Breonna Taylor
In response to a Kentucky grand jury’s decision to not indict any Louisville police officers directly in the killing of Breonna Taylor, The Bail Project issued the following statement.
The Bail ProjectSeptember 24, 2020
Justice for Jacob Blake
In response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, The Bail Project released the following statement.
The Bail ProjectAugust 24, 2020
Juneteenth: Celebrating the Freedom Fighters of Past, Present, and Future
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
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…
The Bail ProjectMay 28, 2020
