b a i l f u n d s
"Cash bail, by definition, is a form of conditional release for a person who has been accused of a crime, but has yet to have a trial. The idea is simple: require people to put an amount of money they can afford on the line and they will have a financial incentive to come back to court until their case is resolved. Over the past few decades, however, cash bail has become a mechanism for incarcerating low-income people before trial. Judges routinely set bail amounts that people cannot afford, particularly for people of color. As a result, we have a two-tier system where two individuals charged with exactly the same thing are treated differently based on their race and economic status."
source :: thebailproject.org
Supporting bail fund projects can look differently depending on the support you want to give.
×Host a fundraising party
× Discuss the bail bond crisis with friends & family
× Vote
× Research & Educate
× Ask friends & family to donate in place of birthday presents
× Donate stock or Donate in the name of someone
Donations to most bail fund projects are 100% tax-deductible.