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.
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.
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.
One million dollars in support is gone, but our mission to build safer, fairer pretrial systems is stronger than ever.
In a world that rarely slows down, we are choosing stillness—and we invite you to do the same.
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.
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.
