Just Detention International is a health and human rights organization that seeks to end sexual abuse in all forms of detention.
Gregory, Illinois
Gregory, Illinois
A prisoner in Illinois, Gregory was sexually assaulted by a staff member during a strip search. After courageously reporting the abuse, Gregory was sent to solitary confinement as punishment.
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JDI Campaigns August 9, 2019The fight for stronger oversight
In a crucial victory for JDI, bad prison auditors are being decertified for cause. This means that they cannot ever again evaluate a prison or jail’s efforts to protect inmates from sexual abuse.
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The Kansas City Star July 23, 2019He’s charged with sex crimes. His defense: the alleged touching was not consensual.
JDI staff offer commentary on the absurd defense made by an abusive former staff member at a Kansas prison.
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The Eusebius McKaiser Show July 19, 2019A survivor tells his story
Survivor Isak Sass is a leading voice in the fight to end prisoner rape in South Africa. In this podcast interview, Isak is joined by JDI-SA co-directors Sasha Gear and Prince Nare to talk about the effort to ensure the dignity of people in detention.
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JDI Campaigns June 26, 2019Nightmare at the border
In detention facilities along the border, children are living a nightmare. Horrifyingly, recent accounts from these facilities are only the tip of the iceberg.
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HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER June 11, 2019Hawaii has a prisoner rape problem. Here’s how to stop it.
In a new op-ed, JDI Executive Director Lovisa Stannow writes about the problem of prisoner rape in Hawaii — and shines a light on Senator Brian Schatz, who is a leader in the effort to make U.S. prisons safe.
