Just Detention International is a health and human rights organization that seeks to end sexual abuse in all forms of detention.
Rafael, New York
Rafael, New York
After serving 23 years without incident, Rafael encountered a corrections officer who conducted abusive pat searches on inmates. Despite Rafael’s effort to report the officer, nothing was done.
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The Intercept April 11, 2018No accountability in immigration detention
In a shocking exposé that features JDI analysis, The Intercept finds that immigration detention facilities are utterly failing to protect the people in their care.
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JDI Trainings April 11, 2018Join us in Philadelphia
On Tuesday, June 19, JDI will be holding a training on bringing live-saving rape crisis services to survivors behind bars. Register today!
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JDI Events March 19, 2018JDI celebrates PREA on Capitol Hill
In partnership with Prison Fellowship, JDI organized a Senate briefing to celebrate the achievements of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) since its passage 15 years ago.
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The Independent March 10, 2018Prisoners are people first
The story of Jan Lastocy, a JDI Board and Survivor Council member, is highlighted in this powerful article about #MeToo.
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BBC Radio Solent February 15, 2018BBC Radio reports on prisoner rape in the UK
JDI Board member Michael Amherst comments on the spike in sexual abuse in prison in England and Wales.
