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tcifiscal.bsky.social
That feeling when your bill to ensure people have quality representation during their first court appearance (HB127) advances through a committee unanimously!! 🎉🎉

#PreTrialJustice
A diverse group of people stand at the fron of the room smiling. A screen behind them displays the Courts of Justice - Criminal subcommittee name Vote board for House Bill 127 (Callsen); Person not free on bail; court appearance. Yes votes 9. 0 no votes
January 29, 2026 at 1:14 AM
pretrialjustice.bsky.social
When systems fall short, nonprofits step up. From disaster relief to pretrial justice, we’re neighbors helping neighbors—so no one falls through the cracks. Learn more: NonprofitsGetItDone.org

#NonprofitsGetItDone #pretrialjusticeinstitute #pretrialjustice #racialjustice
August 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
rrr-lab.bsky.social
🔦 Saturday Spotlight: Flashback to our 2023 Criminology & Public Policy article (ASC ’25 finalist). Detention recommendations were 34% higher for Black vs White; ~79% of the gap is policy-driven (esp. criminal history). Read: doi.org/10.1111/1745... #PretrialJustice #PolicyImpact #Criminology
November 2, 2025 at 12:26 AM
thecrimacademy.bsky.social
🚨 New Episode Coming Soon! 🚨

In Ep. 124 of The Criminology Academy, we sit down with Professor Stacie St. Louis to unpack how pretrial detention and going to trial can shape sentencing outcomes.

🎙️ Drops soon — you won’t want to miss it!

#PretrialJustice #BailReform
August 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM
thecaase.bsky.social
We are grateful for reporting that sheds light on the truth & realities of how cash bail & its reform impact survivors & keeps them safer.

Read the piece by @19thnews.org to hear more from our Executive Director, Kaethe Morris Hoffer: 19thnews.org/2025/10/cash...

#SupportSurvivors #PretrialJustice
Trump says ending cash bail endangers women. Advocates say it protects them.
Recent reforms now require safety risk assessments when considering pretrial release from jail. These can benefit women on multiple levels, from those accused of crimes to survivors of gender-based vi...
19thnews.org
October 3, 2025 at 1:43 PM
erinleighgeorge.bsky.social
Nobody should be locked up just because they’re poor. A new report by @bailproject.org reveals how reform efforts across the U.S. are creating more just systems. We can build a better future where justice isn’t for sale.

Check it out: bailproject.org/beyond-bail  #PretrialJustice
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March 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
xsbrt.bsky.social
Stop no-shows now: two-way court reminders + navigator rebook hearings, arrange transport/childcare—BCR 10–40:1. Full breakdown → https://ideas.xsbrt.com/CourtDateConciergeTextsToPreventCostlyNoShows202603108cf295Idea Reply/save for case ops tips #pretrialjustice
March 10, 2026 at 11:07 PM
wilchard11022.bsky.social
Why Cashless Bail Has Become the Latest Political 'Hot Potato'

READ MORE HERE: dammedifyoudont.blogspot.com/2025/08/cash...

#CashlessBail #BailReform #PretrialJustice #TrumpEO #CriminalJustice #Illinois #NewJersey #NewMexico #DC #BailDebate #RiskAssessment #Justice4All #PolicyTheatrics #BailFacts
August 26, 2025 at 4:13 AM
pretrialjustice.bsky.social
Your case outcome shouldn't depend on whether you're in a cage. But it does. Detained pretrial vs. fighting from freedom = dramatically different results. That's not justice—it's a system designed to punish poverty. Full video link in our bio.
@cril-nyulaw.bsky.social 
#EndCashBail #PretrialJustice
December 25, 2025 at 7:02 PM
pretrialjustice.bsky.social
We’ve supported the fight for pretrial justice for nearly 50 years. Now we need your support to keep going. Stand with PJI this Giving Tuesday — donate, share, or help connect us to funding via the links in our bio ♥️
#pretrialjustice #publicsafety #fundjustice #communitypower #endmassincarceration
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December 2, 2025 at 9:02 PM
pretrialjustice.bsky.social
Read the full announcement and stand with us (link in our bio).

#fundjustice #publicsafety #organizeforjustice
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November 18, 2025 at 8:37 PM
pretrialjustice.bsky.social
How can New York City build safety through care, not incarceration?

Join PJI, The Bronx Defenders, and NYU Law’s Center on Race, Inequality, and the Law for a virtual convening on the future of pretrial justice.

📅 Nov 19, 2025 | 11:00 AM ET
🔗 Register for free @ bit.ly/Nov2025PretrialConvening
A promotional image for an upcoming virtual pretrial convening featuring the question "what does a city without cages look like in practice?" in bold black and red font. In smaller black font at the top left and bottom right corners of the image are the social media handles of the event organizers @bronxdefenders @pretrialjustice and @racenyu. A promotional image for an upcoming virtual pretrial convening featuring the question "how can we shift from to reacting to crises to building long term systems of care, stability, and safety?" in bold black and red font. In smaller black font at the top left and bottom right corners of the image are the social media handles of the event organizers @bronxdefenders @pretrialjustice and @racenyu. A promotional image for an upcoming virtual pretrial convening featuring the question "who needs to be at the table to turn this vision into reality?" in bold black and red font. In smaller black font at the top left and bottom right corners of the image are the social media handles of the event organizers @bronxdefenders @pretrialjustice and @racenyu. A promotional image for an upcoming event. In bold black and red font are the words Virtual Pretrial Convening, November 19 at 11am ET. In smaller black font at the top left and bottom right corners of the image are the social media handles of the event organizers @bronxdefenders @pretrialjustice and @racenyu.
November 13, 2025 at 8:16 PM
pretrialjustice.bsky.social
The harms of pretrial detention are too great to ignore. ‘A City Without Cages’ reimagines NYC’s pretrial system through care, equity & collaboration.

🔗 Check out the full report at bit.ly/NYCWithoutCages

#PretrialJustice #RacialEquity #CommunitySafety #AbolitionInAction #CityWithoutCages
A City Without Cages: Creating Pretrial Safety and Liberty | Research | Pretrial Justice Institute
Pretrial Justice Institute informs, inspires, and mobilizes local pretrial changemakers working to end mass incarceration.
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October 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
pretrialjustice.bsky.social
Text reminders help people stay free & save public resources. Harvard research shows court texts reduce jail time & missed hearings.

Smart, scalable, humane💡

🔗 Learn more via the link in our bio!

@harvardkennedy.bsky.social 

#PublicSafety #JusticeReform #FundJustice #PretrialJustice
Bold beige font on an orange background reads: how text messages can help keep people out of jail. Below the text is a graphic of a hand holding a smartphone with several text message bubbles on the screen.
October 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
pretrialjustice.bsky.social
Philanthropy is love in action. Communities of color have always given, always cared. This Black Philanthropy Month, fuel that legacy—support Black-led organizations: bit.ly/pji-give828

#BlackPhilanthropyMonth #BlackAugust #PretrialJustice #PretrialJusticeInstitute
August 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM
pretrialjustice.bsky.social
🚨 BREAKING: The feds just cut funding to 350+ justice orgs—mid-project. Pretrial justice is under attack, but we’re not backing down.

✊🏾 Read how we’re fighting back and how you can help at bit.ly/pji-april-2025

#pretrialjustice #defendjustice #justicereform #nonprofitwork #fundjustice
April 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
thecaase.bsky.social
(3/3) We're proud of the success we’ve seen in the past 2 years & look forward to an even brighter future. 🧡

Learn more about the #PFA, how it impacts survivors, & gives our communities a chance to heal on our blog: caase.org/tag/pretrial-fairness-act/

#PretrialJustice #EndMoneyBond
Pretrial Fairness Act – CAASE
caase.org
September 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
thecaase.bsky.social
(2/2)

Please read this fantastic new piece from our Executive Director, Kaethe Morris Hoffer, & Amanda Pyron of #TheNetwork to learn more about how ending money bail makes victims of gender-based violence safer.

thehill.com/opinion/crim...

#PretrialJustice #SupportSurvivors #EndGBV
thehill.com
September 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
thecaase.bsky.social
Looking forward to this much-needed discussion on the Pretrial Fairness Act with Kaethe Morris Hoffer and other steadfast partners.

Register & join us tomorrow: bit.ly/41wwE1Z

#PretrialFairnessNow
#PretrialJustice
#SupportSurvivors
September 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
ccefordc.bsky.social
Read our full fact sheet: www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/2...

#JusticeReform #PretrialJustice #BailReform
September 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM