Just Detention International is a health and human rights organization that seeks to end sexual abuse in all forms of detention.
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The Appeal January 22, 2025
‘People Will Die’ from Trump’s Trans Prisoner Crackdown, Experts Warn
Julie Abbate, JDI’s National Advocacy Director, provided analysis on how new Executive Orders will affect incarcerated transgender people.
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Truthdig December 23, 2024
Christmas, Incarcerated
Robbie Hall, JDI’s Survival Council, is featured in Truthdig discussing the impact of Words of Hope, JDI's campaign to send holiday cards to incarcerated people. Read the article to learn more.
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Just Detention International December 3, 2024
Words of Hope 2024
JDI invites you to write compassionate holiday messages to incarcerated survivors. This is your chance to spread hope and kindness — write your message today!
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The Marshall Project November 22, 2024
A Prison Rape Survivor Demands Smart, Safe and Humane Transfers
JDI's Johanna Mills published a piece for the Marshall Project's "Life Inside" series, advocating for humane prison transfers and dignity for incarcerated survivors.
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Associated Press October 31, 2024
Prison work assignments used to lure and rape female inmates. Guards sometimes walk free
This deeply reported investigation of sexual abuse in prison workplaces draws on the testimony of survivors, including JDI's Johanna Mills.