CLIENT STORIES Ancestral Strength: Ontequa’s Resilience Amidst Adversity Through challenges and incarceration, Ontequa’s steadfast connection to her Salish roots remains her guiding force.Melissa EtehadSeptember 21, 2023
CLIENT STORIES What Happens When You’re Eight Months Pregnant in Jail? Ashley feared she would have her baby in jail instead of the hospital because she couldn’t afford her bail.Melissa EtehadMay 12, 2023
CLIENT STORIES Parental Incarceration Leaves Kids Without the Care and Stability They Need When Ryan met Reverend Tinsley, he finally felt a sense of belonging after years of being in and out of foster care.Melissa EtehadApril 27, 2023
CLIENT STORIES Charles Went From Living the American Dream to Being Stuck in Jail Pretrial "My first thought when it came to bail was that it was a politicized issue. There is more to it than most people think."Melissa EtehadApril 10, 2023
CLIENT STORIES What Happens to Your Pet When You’re Arrested? Some people in jail lose ownership of their pets. Sherry’s story explains why.Melissa EtehadMarch 27, 2023
CLIENT STORIES Women’s History Month Is an Important Time for Sarah – Here’s How She Celebrates Other Gen Z women who lift one another up rather than compete against each other give Sarah hope for the future.Melissa EtehadMarch 17, 2023
CLIENT STORIES Limited Access to Mental Health Care Led to Henry’s Arrest Henry was rearrested after allegedly violating his probation. What he needed was mental health support.Melissa EtehadJanuary 6, 2023
CLIENT STORIES A Writer Reflects on His Past Albert longed for a support system after his mother died. He found one in The Bail Project.Melissa EtehadDecember 27, 2022
CLIENT STORIES Marcella Overcame Homelessness After She Was Released From Jail Women like Marcella are the fastest growing segment of the incarcerated population, yet their needs are often overlooked.Melissa EtehadDecember 19, 2022
CLIENT STORIES Sick Behind Bars: How a $750 Bail Led to Jail and Failing Health Held in jail on low level charges, Christopher didn’t receive proper medical treatment for his sarcoidosis, an autoimmune disorder.Melissa EtehadDecember 10, 2022