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APPR’s Framework for Pretrial Justice

In most of the country, pretrial systems are not working as they should: Most rely too heavily on detention; Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are disproportionately arrested and detained; pretrial services are too often punitive in nature; and secured money bonds are the default. Many jurisdictions are working hard to improve their system. APPR’s Framework for Pretrial Justice provides a comprehensive roadmap and approach to improving your pretrial policies and practices in ways that enhance community safety and well-being and make the system more fair and equitable. Download the framework.

Women’s History Month

APPR is recognizing women who are advancing pretrial justice for women involved in the criminal legal system. In honor of Women’s History Month, hear from Colette Payne, director of the Women's Justice Institute in Chicago; Deborah Neal, reentry specialist with Aid to Inmate Mothers in Montgomery, AL; Lorrin Freeman, District Attorney in Wake County, NC; and Chief Judge Nushin Sayfie with the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida. Follow APPR on Twitter and LinkedIn for more content like this.

News from the Field

Supporting Pretrial Justice for Women

The number of women in U.S. jails has grown at a faster rate than for any other correctional population, increasing by more than 700 percent from 1980 to 2019. The emerging research suggests that pretrial detention does little to enhance community safety, may exacerbate negative outcomes for women, and has a serious negative impact on their children. APPR spoke with the Center for Effective Public Policy's senior advisor, Marilyn Van Dieten, about the importance of gender-informed interventions for women in the criminal legal system. Dr. Van Dieten shares her thoughts on women in the pretrial system and current research and models of gender-responsive interventions that have improved outcomes for women and their families. Read more.

Supportive Pretrial Services Help “Stop the Spiral”

When Peggy Galloway began working for the pretrial services program in Jefferson County, Nebraska, it focused on monitoring court-ordered supervision. If people made a mistake, they went back to jail. Peggy learned about supportive pretrial services and convinced local stakeholders that connecting people with voluntary services could improve pretrial outcomes. Today, her work includes referring people to services for substance use disorder and mental health care and helping them apply for jobs. Although her rural county has fewer resources than bigger jurisdictions, Peggy says, “I just decided that I was going to try and find a way.” Read Peggy’s story.

Announcements

Building Bridges, Mending Fences

APPR is offering a free four-session virtual course on community engagement and criminal legal system policy and practice. The course will help participants understand the spectrum of community engagement and create a plan for meaningful community engagement. Four 90-minute sessions will be held on the following Wednesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. ET: April 13, April 27, May 11, and May 25, 2022. The deadline to register is April 1. Learn more and register for the series.

Anthem Awards Honors advancingpretrial.org

The APPR website, advancingpretrial.org, was awarded the Bronze Award for Responsible Technology by the Anthem Awards. The Webby Awards created the Anthem Awards this year to honor mission-driven work. The Center for Effective Public Policy and Exygy partnered on the design and development of the APPR website, and everyone involved is thrilled about the award. See the award announcement.

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