SJC Exchange Library

Creating a world without money bond or risk assessment is going to require great courage, commitment and imagination. It’s going to require culture-shifting and power-sharing. It’s going to require humanity. All of this is possible, though—the tools are available for communities who are willing to ask, “What if?” and pioneer a new approach.

Inside this publication, you’ll find ten questions for thinking expansively about pretrial justice, plus examples of promising practices from around the country and links to resources from thought leaders in the field. There’s also a Discussion Guide to support you and your colleagues in leading with your values, identifying barriers to equity in your system, and engaging in authentic collaboration with your community.

We strongly believe the bold, fresh ideas we need already exist locally, in people with lived experience and those who work at the intersections of justice. PJI is committed to working with all of you to center equity and disrupt the pathway to mass incarceration. Together, we can have a new discourse around pretrial justice. Reflect with us...