News

19 Jan 26

The PATH Act Impact Report

The PATH Act: Providing Alternatives Through Healing for Justice-Involved Individuals is a legislative proposal by HOTT that creates trauma-informed alternatives to incarceration for women whose offenses are directly linked to abuse, coercion, and/or trauma.

18 Dec 25

Courtwatch PG Intern Report

Over the past 11 weeks, we have had the opportunity to observe bond hearings at Prince George’s County Circuit Court as interns at Courtwatch PG. Courtwatch PG is a part of Life After Release, an organization based in Prince George’s County that aims to support individuals recently released from incarceration.

06 Aug 25

How Court Fines and Fees Destabilize Government Budgets and Criminalize Those Who Cannot Pay

For decades, state and local jurisdictions have increasingly used people in the justice system as a way of making money and filling dwindling public coffers by imposing fines and fees in virtually every aspect of the court system.

05 Aug 25

Advocates, lawmakers appalled by health, safety issues in juvenile services agency report

Ombudsman’s report finds youth subjected to pests, unsanitary food practices and unsafe living conditions at Department of Juvenile Services facilities

20 May 25

HOTT 2025 Impact Report

View the 2025 Impact Report on State and Federal Tax Challenges for Justice-Involved Individuals

20 May 25

HOTT at Maryland State House for signing of SB0295 Bill

We’re proud to share that our nonprofit, Helping Ourselves to Transform, led by Dr. Carmen Johnson, has successfully seen a bill we championed signed into law!

09 May 25

Fiona Apple’s New Protest Song is a Haunting Call for Pretrial Justice

Fiona Apple has returned – not just with new music, but with a rallying cry for pretrial reform. Her first original song in five years, “Pretrial (Let Her Go Home),” is a searing protest anthem shaped by years of court watching, community organizing, and deep listening to the women impacted…