Just Detention International is a health and human rights organization that seeks to end sexual abuse in all forms of detention.
Ivory, Texas
Ivory, Texas
While working as a porter at a Texas state prison, Ivory was repeatedly sexually assaulted by a female corrections officer. He attempted to report the abuse, but was told that there was nothing that could be done since she was an officer and he was an inmate.
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Just Detention International July 30, 2020Help Protect Children in Custody
Right now, children are in danger — but you can help protect them. Join us in taking action to stop the sexual abuse of kids in custody.
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JDI Programs July 23, 2020JDI Office Hours
At our monthly office hours session, JDI will be fielding questions on providing victim services for prisoners, which has become more challenging during the pandemic.
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Just Detention International July 16, 2020JDI mourns the passing of David Kaiser
Everyone at Just Detention International is heartbroken by the passing of David Kaiser, former Chair of its Board of Directors.
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Orlando Sentinel July 13, 2020Among advocates’ fears for Florida’s incarcerated youth during pandemic: sexual abuse
In response to horrifying new findings about sexual abuse in some Florida youth detention facilities, JDI criticizes state officials for failing to ensure the safety of the kids in its custody.
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Just Detention International June 30, 2020New Government Data Sheds Light on Sexual Abuse in Juvenile Detention – But Continues to Withhold Key Findings
After a lengthy delay, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) has finally released some of the data on sexual abuse in the juvenile justice system that it withheld from a December 2019 report.
