Essie Justice Group provides support to women with incarcerated loved ones, highlighting the issues faced by Black mothers in pretrial detention. The group focuses on bailing out Black mothers, being part of the National Bail Out collective since its inception in 2017. They have bailed out 17 women, addressing their diverse experiences and needs. The report, The Hidden Heart of Reentry, reveals how pretrial detention particularly harms women and emphasizes a lack of gendered analysis in bail reform discussions.
In California, the harm is particularly pronounced because the median bail amount far exceeds the ability of many women to pay it, especially in communities of color.
Essie Justice Group has bailed out 17 Black women from across California since 2017, focusing not only on covering bail but also on building long-term support systems for these women.
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