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 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.
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JDI Factsheet May 31, 2019The basics of sexual abuse in detention
Every year, a staggering 200,000 adults and children are sexually abused behind bars. This JDI factsheet explains why this violence thrives — and how we can stop it.
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JDI Webinar May 29, 2019Sign up for a new JDI webinar!
On June 6, JDI is running a webinar on the challenges facing incarcerated survivors who are Deaf or hard of hearing. The webinar is free, and will be helpful to anyone who works with survivors behind bars.
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Topeka Capital-Journal April 26, 2019Kansas prison dental instructor charged with seven counts of sexual misconduct
A prison employee who had a history of sexual harassment was allowed to stay on the job, with continued access to victims.
