Dr. Kevin Beckford reflects on how his upbringing, heritage, and professional journey shape his leadership, drive his commitment to racial equity, and inspire the next generation of social justice changemakers.
- Author or Outlet
- Threespot
- Date
- 09/26/2025
Congress’s attempt to drag children into adult courts is a step backward, rooted in fear and falsehoods, and it threatens to undo decades of progress in youth justice.
- Author or Outlet
- Kevin Beckford
- Date
- 09/20/2025
The Trump administration’s attack on no cash bail in D.C. isn’t about safety—it’s about control, and it’s a reminder that our fight for freedom and justice must be louder than fear-mongering politics.
- Author or Outlet
- Kevin Beckford & Yasmin Salinas
- Date
- 09/11/2025
One million dollars in support is gone, but our mission to build safer, fairer pretrial systems is stronger than ever.
- Author or Outlet
- 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.
- Author or Outlet
- 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.
- Author or Outlet
- 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.
- Author or Outlet
- 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.
- Author or Outlet
- 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.
- Author or Outlet
- Pretrial Justice Institute
- Date
- 10/19/2023