NCBF is excited to share our very first zine!! It's a pocket guide for anyone navigating a loved one's arrest. We demystify the complex first stages of a criminal case (there are many different pathways someone can take within the system after they’re arrested!) and provide a glossary of helpful terms. We offer tips for searching and reading jail rosters, figuring out options for paying bail, and finding ways to support someone who’s currently in jail.

We know the criminal punishment system is confusing, arbitrary, and designed to control the most vulnerable people in our communities. We believe everyone deserves the tools to make dealing with this experience a little easier, and our team worked very hard to create a resource that we hope is accessible, accurate, and helpful. Please check it out and pass it on!