Black Mama's Bail Out — Civil Society Issues — Galsworthy Criminal Justice Reform Program

Civil Society Issues

Many issues that are primary drivers of mass incarceration cannot be remedied through government solutions alone. Issues such as broken families and mental health, both forever altered by over criminalization, cannot be simply be repaired through legislation. Civil Society has the unique capability to address certain social issues that government cannot, or to address them more effectively than government can. This section also addresses issues in which over-policing attempts to fix issues that should be handled through the community.

Black Mama’s Bail Out helps moms get out for holiday

“Since her release, Vernon, the Grant Park mother of two, has volunteered with the Atlanta chapter of Southerners on New Ground (SONG), a regional nonprofit that works on social justice and LGBTQ issues. For the past three years, the Atlanta SONG chapter has participated in the Black Mama’s Bail Out, an initiative that raises money to help secure the release of mothers and caregivers from jails. It’s part of a national collective of organizations working on ending cash bail.“

Atlanta Journal Constitution

May 9, 2019

Bail ReformPhillip ReevesMay 9, 2019Atlanta Journal Constitution, Black Mama's Bail OutComment

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