Just Detention International is a health and human rights organization that seeks to end sexual abuse in all forms of detention.
Alairis, Louisiana
Alairis, Louisiana
Alairis was sexually assaulted repeatedly by her work supervisor. After she reported the assault, prison officials berated her and transferred her to a new facility, forcing her out of her bachelor’s degree program.
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The Guardian December 5, 2025DoJ moves to eliminate sexual abuse protections for LGBTQ+ people in prisons
The Guardian features analysis from JDI in a story on the Department of Justice's efforts to gut the Prison Rape Elimination Act standards.
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NPR December 4, 2025DOJ orders prison inspectors to stop considering LGBTQ safety standards
On NPR's All Things Considered, JDI Executive Director Linda McFarlane comments on the federal government's actions to undermine protections for incarcerated transgender people.
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Just Detention International October 30, 2025Fall Action Update Newsletter
Read the Action Update for the latest on how we're fighting alongside with incarcerated survivors to protect their rights.
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ABC7 KRCR August 22, 2025Advocate stresses power imbalance in jails following Shasta County Jail staffer arrest
JDI National Advocacy Director Julie Abbate provides comment for piece on staff sexual abuse that aired on an ABC news affiliate in northern California.
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Slate July 5, 2025A Surprise Target of Trump’s Cutbacks Is Devastating One Specific Population
This Slate story examining the changes to the federal prison system under the Trump Administration features comment from JDI Executive Director Linda McFarlane.
