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Round up purchases to help those who can't afford bail

Defendants are nine times more likely to plead guilty to a misdemeanor due to their inability to post bail, putting them at risk for losing their homes, jobs and ultimately making them unable to defend themselves.

Automatically give your spare change from everyday purchases to help prevent the detrimental impact this has on our community.

These New Apps Will Help Crowdsource Bail Relief For Low-Income PrisonersIf enough people use them, that is.
These apps convert your spare computer power and loose change into life-saving bail moneyThis week, two new apps dropped that could play important roles in the fight for bail reform. They're called Appolition and Bail Bloc, and both hope to provide low-income defendants with bail relief from individual donations that are so small, you probably won't even notice them.
This Tech Activist Wants to Donate Your Spare Change to Bail ReliefRight now, 450,000 people are incarcerated in America without being convicted of a crime. Charged with bails they can't afford, they sit in jail awaiting their trials. Backlogs are extensive and overcrowding is common. Some wait weeks, others wait months, and some even die in custody before getting their day in court.
This App Will Donate Your Spare Change To Help Pay Bail For People Who Can't Afford ItMass incarceration in the United States is a huge problem. One of the many things activists are criticizing about the United States' prison culture is the bail system. Bail is the money an arrested person must pay to the court in order to be released...
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North McCormick
North McCormick
I literally watched this idea unfold on Twitter and it's so incredible to see this here on Product Hunt today. Congratulations to the team, you really have done something amazing!! I can't wait to see what comes next
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Abadesi
Abadesi
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After watching Ava DuVernay's documentary "13th" I recognize the urgent need and importance of work like this, would love to know what challenges you've faced so far @fakerapper and team?
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Abadesi
Abadesi
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Here is a recording of a live stream AMA with Dr. Kortney Ryan Ziegler the maker of Appolition for anyone who missed it https://public.aerialspac.es/liv...
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i am kortney
i am kortney
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@abadesi The biggest challenge has been educating folks on what bail actually is, which is why we prefaced the launch with an educational event (thanks for sharing that link!) Many people are ignorant as to the functionality of bail and that has been super eye opening
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Abadesi
Abadesi
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This seems like a no brainer, I pay no attention to my spare change so am happy to make an effortless contribution that has an impact on the lives of those less privileged than me.

Pros:

It's so simple to set up, linked my BofA account in a few seconds.

Cons:

None so far.

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