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5 Ways Cash Bail Systems Undermine Community Safety
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5 Ways Cash Bail Systems Undermine Community Safety
The cash bail status quo harms community safety through its effects on health, economic stability, employment, familial relationships, and housing.
Profit Over People: Primer on U.S. Cash Bail Systems
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Profit Over People: Primer on U.S. Cash Bail Systems
Cash bail practices undermine the presumption of innocence in the criminal legal system and lead to racially and economically disparate outcomes.
Fact Sheet: Profit Over People: Inside the Commercial Bail Bond Industry Fueling America’s Cash Bail Systems
Fact Sheet
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Fact Sheet: Profit Over People: Inside the Commercial Bail Bond Industry Fueling America’s Cash Bail Systems
The commercial bail industry perpetuates unjust cash bail systems and relies on egregious practices to protect its bottom line.
Profit Over People: The Commercial Bail Industry Fueling America’s Cash Bail Systems
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Profit Over People: The Commercial Bail Industry Fueling America’s Cash Bail Systems
The commercial bail industry perpetuates unjust cash bail systems and relies on egregious practices to protect its bottom line.
Don’t Blame Bail Reform for Gun Violence
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Don’t Blame Bail Reform for Gun Violence
There is no evidence linking bail reform to the rising rates of violent crime in the United States.
Advancing Racial Equity: The Biden Administration’s Efforts in Its First Year and the Agenda Ahead
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Advancing Racial Equity: The Biden Administration’s Efforts in Its First Year and the Agenda Ahead
Please join the Center for American Progress for a discussion on actions taken by the Biden administration to center racial equity in the federal government and the policies and path forward to bend the arc of racial justice toward equity in the years ahead.
How To Increase Support for Youth Leaving Juvenile Detention Facilities
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How To Increase Support for Youth Leaving Juvenile Detention Facilities
Students returning home from juvenile detention centers deserve support to reintegrate into their communities, especially during the pandemic.
Fines and Fees Are a Barrier to Criminal Record-Clearing
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Fines and Fees Are a Barrier to Criminal Record-Clearing
Jurisdictions can take several steps to eliminate the financial barriers imposed by fines and fees, which would help system-impacted individuals clear their records and reenter society.
How To Stop the Rush To Enact New Federal Criminal Penalties
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How To Stop the Rush To Enact New Federal Criminal Penalties
Lawmakers should slow down the legislative process and get more information before voting on new criminal offenses.
Trump and Governors Should Use Commutations To Combat the Spread of Coronavirus
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Trump and Governors Should Use Commutations To Combat the Spread of Coronavirus
The power of commutations is a ready-made tool to save lives, but officials need to actually use it.
The Facts on Progressive Prosecutors
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The Facts on Progressive Prosecutors
A growing number of prosecutors are shifting away from an overly punitive vision of safety and justice and toward alternatives to incarceration that promote equitable and prevention-oriented responses within the criminal justice system.
What You Need To Know About Ending Cash Bail
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What You Need To Know About Ending Cash Bail
Cash bail criminalizes poverty, fuels mass incarceration, and disproportionately affects communities of color. States and localities are increasingly pursuing opportunities for reform.
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Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice
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Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice
We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy
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Restoring Social Trust in Democracy
Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.
Building an Economy for All
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Building an Economy for All
Economic growth must be built on the foundation of a strong and secure middle class so that all Americans benefit from growth.
Advancing Racial Equity and Justice
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Advancing Racial Equity and Justice
We apply a racial equity lens in developing and advancing policies that aim to root out entrenched systemic racism to ensure everyone has an opportunity to thrive.