Pretrial Justice Institute
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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.

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Amsterdam News
Date
05/20/2025

Despite reform efforts, Black D.C. residents continue to face the harshest outcomes in pretrial detention. PJI's own Kevin Beckford discusses the deep roots of this injustice—and why community-led alternatives are urgently needed.

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The Washington Informer
Date
12/02/2024

Announcements

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One million dollars in support is gone, but our mission to build safer, fairer pretrial systems is stronger than ever.

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PJI's Board of Directors
Date
05/06/2025

In a world that rarely slows down, we are choosing stillness—and we invite you to do the same.

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Pretrial Justice Institute
Date
12/23/2024

With more than two decades of experience advancing equity and justice, Guisela Marroquín brings heart, strategy, and deep community roots to her new role as Executive Director of the Pretrial Justice Institute.

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Pretrial Justice Institute
Date
07/01/2024

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.

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Meghan Guevara
Date
06/20/2024

Tenille Patterson shares a personal update about her professional transition—and pursuit of liberation—inspired by PJI's racial equity journey.

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Tenille Patterson
Date
12/12/2023

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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Pretrial Justice Institute
Date
10/19/2023