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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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.
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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.
