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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JDI Press Releases June 14, 2018Senate committee approves full funding for PREA
The move marked the first time ever that the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee included PREA funding in its annual spending proposal.
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JDI Trainings June 1, 2018Join us in Anaheim!
As part of this year's NSAC conference, JDI will be leading a workshop on delivering crisis services to people in detention on Tuesday, August 28. Register today!
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JDI Resources May 30, 2018New tool for advocates
In collaboration with the Resource Sharing Project, JDI has authored a tool for advocates that answers frequently asked questions about working with incarcerated survivors.
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Honolulu Star-Advertiser May 17, 2018Hawaii's PREA champion
One of the key figures in the fight to end prisoner rape is Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz. In an op-ed, JDI Executive Director Lovisa Stannow recognizes Senator Schatz's efforts.
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JDI Newsletter April 25, 2018Read our new Action Update!
The latest edition of our newsletter contains stories on JDI's most recent victory on Capitol Hill, our Words of Hope campaign, and the push to fix the system of prison oversight.
