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 E-News October 4, 2018JDI Believes Survivors
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JDI Campaigns October 1, 2018The Holidays Are Just Around the Corner!
JDI's Words of Hope campaign officially launches in late November, but you can start writing cards today.
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Truthout September 30, 2018For People Behind Bars, Reporting Sexual Assault Leads to More Punishment
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Indy Week September 26, 2018We Don’t Know How Many LGBTQ Youth Are in N.C.’s Juvenile Justice System
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