Rikers Island’s legacy of injustice deepens as plans surface to bring ICE onto its grounds. In this powerful op-ed, Darren Mack and Kevin Beckford explore why we must resist turning a site of harm into a pipeline for more.
Executive Partners Meghan Guevara and Tenille Patterson co-wrote this piece on whether current bail policies maximize safety, both for the public and for people impacted by the criminal legal system.
“Eliminating money bail is just one of many steps needed to make the system fair, safe and equitable for everyone.” Meghan Guevara comments on the years-long campaign to address systemic racism in Illinois’ courts and jails.
After 10 years at PJI, Meghan Guevara is transitioning from her executive role to pursue environmental health and justice—continuing her lifelong commitment to equity and community wellness.
Tenille Patterson shares a personal update about her professional transition—and pursuit of liberation—inspired by PJI's racial equity journey.
The Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) is proud to announce we have received $1M in critical grant funding from the Department of Justice to support the implementation of a Willful Flight standard.
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Greetings from “Go Bright,” the latest phase in PJI’s organizational transformation! Learn about our new theory of change, Local Antiracist Pretrial Justice.
Check out the first-of-a-kind publication for PJI, which brings together data, commentary, community resources, and field notes from innovative jurisdictions.
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