The new PJI toolkit on communications and community engagement is intended to empower readers to become part of the conversation around pretrial justice in the United States. The toolkit represents an evolution in our thought process to keep pace with the fast-moving changes in the overall discussion of mass incarceration and the role of pretrial justice. 

'Money Bail'
'Cash Bail'
'Bail Bond'

No matter what you call it, requiring people to pay to stay out of jail before trial is unfair and unsafe, and wastes tax dollars

The Pretrial Blog

What the New Jersey Report Shows Us
Since January 1, 2017, when new laws went into effect, we have been watching for the outcomes, not just in terms of reducing arrests (bookings) and replacing cash bail, but in restricting detention and raising equity. We also needed to see rates of court appearance and public safety. We wanted data from the courts. And now, we have it.

Smarter Pretrial Solutions: Procedural Justice

PJI's latest publication describes the ways that the values of procedural justice can improve pretrial justice practices, plus an up-close examination of the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project’s efforts to incorporate procedural justice into their client interactions and organizational culture.

Voters Ready to Change the Default of Pretrial Detention

Our new poll found that Americans overwhelmingly embrace support services for people awaiting trial.

What's Happening in Pretrial Justice

Formerly known as Where Pretrial Improvements Are Happening,’ 'What's Happening in Pretrial Justice' is PJI’s quarterly report on pretrial changes occurring across the country.

Alternatives to
Money Bail

Commonsense solutions enhance public safety, create better outcomes for arrested people, and use public dollars more effectively

University of Pretrial (UP)

Connecting stakeholders to achieve safer, fairer, and more effective pretrial justice

First Friday Forum - What's Happening in Pretrial

Join PJI's Cherise Fanno Burdeen as she provides an update on changing practices, legislation, and litigation efforts, as well as new resources.

Nov. 2 at noon (ET)

Getting the Ingredients Right for Deflection & Pre-Arrest Diversion Legislation

Explore resources, examples, and statements on pretrial assessment.