Just Detention International is a health and human rights organization that seeks to end sexual abuse in all forms of detention.
Frank, California
Frank, California
While in a Los Angeles jail, Frank suffered persistent harassment by corrections officers for being openly gay. After a particularly intense verbal attack, Frank was beaten and raped by an officer in the middle of the night. He was released a few days later, and filed formal complaints.
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JDI Press Release November 2, 2018New Law Adds Teeth to Prison Oversight
JDI applauds a new law that addresses the glaring problems with the Prison Rape Elimination Act audits.
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JDI E-News October 4, 2018JDI Believes Survivors
People can have credibility even if they once committed a crime. But in our culture, we believe the powerful over powerless — and no one has less power than inmates.
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JDI Campaigns October 1, 2018The Holidays Are Just Around the Corner!
JDI's Words of Hope campaign officially launches in late November, but you can start writing cards today.
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Truthout September 30, 2018For People Behind Bars, Reporting Sexual Assault Leads to More Punishment
A piece in Truthout looks at how solitary confinement is often the default response when an inmate reports sexual abuse.
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Indy Week September 26, 2018We Don’t Know How Many LGBTQ Youth Are in N.C.’s Juvenile Justice System
Indy Week explores how North Carolina isn't doing enough to protect LGBTQ youth detainees — and how the broken system of oversight isn't helping.
