You hear “you have the right to a lawyer” all the time, but what really happens when you don’t have one and can’t afford one? With how critical legal representation is, you would think the criminal justice system would uphold this right, but the answer may shock you.
The Bail Project
Non-profit Organizations
Los Angeles , CA 13,868 followers
We pay bail for free and advocate for pretrial policies that treat everyone fairly, no matter how much money they have.
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The Bail Project, Inc. is a nonprofit organization designed to combat mass incarceration by disrupting the money bail system ‒ one person at a time. We believe that paying bail for someone in need is an act of resistance against a system that criminalizes race and poverty and an act of solidarity with local communities and movements for decarceration. Over the next five years, The Bail Project will open dozens sites in high-need jurisdictions with the goal of paying bail for tens of thousands of low-income Americans, all while collecting stories and data that prove money bail is not necessary to ensure people return to court. We won’t stop until meaningful change is achieved and the presumption of innocence is no longer for sale.
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https://bailproject.org/
External link for The Bail Project
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Größe des Unternehmens
- 51-200 Mitarbeiter
- Hauptsitz
- Los Angeles , CA
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- Nonprofit
- Gegründet
- 2017
- Spezialitäten
- Criminal Justice Reform, Community Outreach, and Legal Services
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P.O. Box 750
Los Angeles , CA 90291, US
Employees at The Bail Project
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Franklin Cruz
Facilitating change, elevating practice, and conceiving solutions in criminal justice and nonprofits for over 20 years
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Melissa Etehad
Reporter
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Lily Gleicher, Ph.D.
Senior Supervisory Research Scientist @ The Bail Project | PhD, Mixed Methods Research, Data Analytics, & Policy Analysis
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Shelton McElroy LPCA
Abolishing The Death Penalty at People Power is greater than the people in power
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Today is the 10 year anniversary of the killing of Michael Brown by police officers in Ferguson, Missouri. Brown was 18-years-old when he died. His tragic death forced the nation towards a reckoning with the systemic violence that is ingrained within our criminal justice system, infiltrating everything from policing to bail setting practices. As we reflect on this tragic loss of life that became a pivotal moment in a larger movement, it’s clear that the conversations and demands for change incited a decade ago are as essential now as they were then. We must continue our work to confront the enduring inequalities that plague our criminal justice system – from policing to bail and beyond.
Reflections on Ferguson: A Decade Later, the Struggle for Justice Continues
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Very few countries rely on a cash-centric bail system – and the U.S. should take notes. Money should never come between someone and their access to equal justice. See how the U.S. compares to other countries’ pretrial system and what we can learn from them.
Only Two Countries Have For-Profit Bail Systems
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If you’ve ever wanted to be on a billboard, now’s your chance! We want your opinions on bail reform and we’re giving you a platform to share them on. Connect with your community and share a powerful message to politicians in your state. For your chance to be featured and to learn more, visit realbailreform.com.
We Want to Put YOU on a Billboard!
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If Harris did donate to a bail fund, is that so bad? We think not. Harris's entry into the presidential race has inspired vitriol and misinformation about charitable bail funds. We're setting the record straight.
Did Kamala Harris Donate to The Bail Project?
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With the rise of AI in search engines and beyond, you may be surprised to learn that our own criminal justice system uses a form of AI too. Have pretrial algorithms made the bail setting process better, worse, or the same? The answer may surprise you.
Are Risk Assessment Tools Setting the Stage for AI Judges?
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"By limiting the use of cash bail to exceptional cases, Detroit has joined more than a dozen other jurisdictions across the country that have reduced its reliance on cash bail. In not a single one of these jurisdictions has there been an uptick in crime." Chief Judge William McConico has seen firsthand in Michigan’s 36th District Court, one of the busiest court systems in the country, that bail doesn't make communities any safer.
Take it from a Chief Judge: Bail Reform Works
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Did you know that people held in pretrial detention are more likely to fail to appear than those who are released immediately? Explore the success of New York City’s Supervised Release! Miriam Popper, former executive director, talks about the program that centers community support over incarceration for those awaiting trial.
Five Questions about Supervised Release in New York City
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Melody’s story reminds us that there’s unique and creative ways of supporting a mission you care about. Her video submission prompted the Project for Awesome community to vote for The Bail Project to receive a $37K grant! Read about how supporters like Melody help to bring people home and join our #FreedomFunders community today!
How One Woman's Video Led to $40k in Bailouts and Support
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There is a difference, but that’s not the only confusing comparison in the pretrial justice system. First time hearing of *pretrial* incarceration? Never understood recidivism? Want to know what a bail schedule is? Dive into our all-in-one resource of bail-related terms.
Bail vs. Bond: Is there a difference?
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