In just a few hours, judges in Illinois will no longer be able to put a price on freedom.

LIVE: Illinois has ended money bond! We’re outside the Cook County Criminal Courthouse to mark the implementation of the Pretrial Fairness Act. Tune in to our Chicago press conference where legislators & organizers are speaking out on this historic day: fb.watch/n81HC-xxia/?mi…

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 🎉 Illinois has ended money bond. Read Meghan Guevara's thoughts on where we go from here... pji.social/eyesonillinois cc: Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice

Join us on Tuesday, September 26 for a 90-minute roundtable to launch PJI's new issue brief—and engage in robust discussion around the racialized history and enforcement of misdemeanors. ▶️ Register: pji.social/events ▶️ Can't attend live? Register to get the recording

Our new publication explores the historical context of misdemeanor offenses and their impact on the pretrial process, then discusses relevant reforms grounded in antiracist principles. Read it here: pretrial.org/resources/unju…

We brought together community advocates, legal scholars, and system stakeholders to explore what changes to law, culture & practice are required to adhere to a willful flight standard when considering pretrial detention and release conditions. The recap: pretrial.org/resources/unpa…

Strategies for safe, equitable pretrial justice already exist in our communities. Learn how to honor and tap into that wisdom with this 2-day course on Nov. 1 & 2— led by esteemed leaders in community engagement and democracy building! REGISTER: pji.social/community

This fall, PJI is partnering with CG&G Consulting to offer a two-day course for folks who want to learn the art of authentic community engagement, which pursues practical strategies while remaining strongly grounded in values. REGISTER: pretrial.org/learn-connect/…

On the heels of our report on Unpacking Willful Flight, we invited advocates, academics & system stakeholders to imagine a world where willful flight is truly the guiding standard. Watch the replay: pretrial.org/learn-connect/…

Don't miss your chance to spend two days with Gwen Whiting, Carolyne Miller Abdullah and Gwen Wright—three dynamic leaders in collective decision making, democracy building and advancing racial equity. Join us on Nov. 1 & 2! Register: pji.social/community

We're seeking a pilot site for a first-of-its-kind technical assistance opportunity, where a selected jurisdiction will develop and test bail criteria based on a willful flight standard. Email [email protected] by December 15th for more & to apply! pretrial.org/about/newsroom…

Bittersweet news: Tenille Patterson is transitioning from her role as Co-Executive Director of PJI. We're thrilled Tenille is making this shift in pursuit of liberation and grateful for the tremendous impact she's had on PJI, but will miss her immensely. bit.ly/TRP2024

LAST CALL ☎️ Don't miss 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 on Jan 17 & 31! Taught by Empact Partners, this highly personalized workshop is designed to bolster data culture & leadership in justice agencies. Only 2 spots left! bit.ly/data0124

Happy V-Day from all of us at PJI! ❤️ We need your support to close the front door to mass incarceration. Visit pretrial.org to make a donation or sign up for our newsletter to stay informed and inspired! ✨

Happy V-Day from all of us at PJI! ❤️ We need your support to close the front door to mass incarceration. Visit pretrial.org to make a donation or sign up for our newsletter to stay informed and inspired! ✨

Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️ We need your support to keep all communities HEALTHY, SAFE and FREE. Visit pretrial.org to make a donation or sign up for our newsletter to stay informed and inspired! ✨

Three cheers for three years! 🎉🎉🎉

"𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲—𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹!" — 𝗝𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗙. Learn how to build trust, lead with your values and partner w/ community to drive equitable system change! Register at pretrial.org.

Six months ago today, IL implemented the Pretrial Fairness Act & became the first state in the US to completely end the use of money bond. We want to take this moment to provide an update about implementation & to be clear about what we don’t yet know: endmoneybond.org/2024/03/18/loo…

"After just six months, we are starting to see evidence of the act’s success and its ability to advance racial justice and create more equitable practices in our courts." -Patrice James, Illinois Black Advocacy Initiative news-gazette.com/opinion/guest-…