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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Just Detention International December 3, 2024Words 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, 2024A 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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Just Detention International October 30, 2024The most recent JDI newsletter is here!
Check out JDI’s latest Action Update newsletter, which highlights powerful survivor stories and our advocacy work in on Capitol Hill, in South Africa, and more. Read about what your support makes possible!
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Just Detention International October 3, 2024Tell Your Representative to Support Incarcerated Survivors!
The House has introduced the Sexual Abuse Services in Detention Act (SASIDA), a transformative bill that would ensure more survivors behind bars can get the support they need. Please tell your Representatives to sponsor this bill.
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Just Detention International September 26, 2024Congress Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Incarcerated Survivors of Sexual Abuse!
Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA), Congressman Kelly Armstrong (R-ND), and Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA) introduced vital legislation to restore dignity to incarcerated people who have been sexually abused.
