CASH BAIL IS HARMFUL TO MARGINALIZED PEOPLE
Bail was originally utilized as a mechanism to ensure a person returns to their court hearing to face any charges. Today, cash bail has become a tool that penalizes people who lack wealth and reinforces racial biases, subjecting folks to languish in inhumane jail conditions.
Pre-police diversion refers to support and treatment within the community or a non-law enforcement agency that address underlying problems which increase the likelihood of police encounter: poor mental health, substance use disorder, homelessness,poverty, unemployment, and more. For each of these, we suggest programs that identify individual needs, use evidence-based practices, and do not involve police. Cities and counties should invest in civilian crisis response systems, voluntary substance abuse treatment, drop-in community centers, and anti-poverty initiatives.
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Thank you, as we can not do this without your donations
-BTTC
