Just Detention International is a health and human rights organization that seeks to end sexual abuse in all forms of detention.
Alairis, Louisiana
Alairis, Louisiana
Alairis was sexually assaulted repeatedly by her work supervisor. After she reported the assault, prison officials berated her and transferred her to a new facility, forcing her out of her bachelor’s degree program.
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JDI Webinar December 4, 2023Upcoming Webinar: Working with Incarcerated Survivors of Sexual Abuse Perpetrated by Women
In this webinar advocates, we will talk about how to support incarcerated survivors of sexual abuse perpetrated by women. Register today!
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Words of Hope 2023 December 4, 2023Words of Hope 2023
JDI launches Words of Hope — our annual campaign that invites supporters to send compassionate holiday greetings to incarcerated survivors.
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JDI Action Update Newsletter November 1, 2023Check out our redesigned Action Update newsletter!
Our latest Action Update newsletter is now out — and it has a new design! Even with the new look, our newsletter’s focus hasn’t changed. It’s still a survivor-centered newsletter that shows what we all are doing together to ensure the dignity of people behind bars.
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JDI virtual event August 23, 2023Event: The Movement to End Sexual Abuse Behind Bars
Join us for a three-part virtual event series examining the past, present, and future of the movement to end sexual abuse behind bars.
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The Independent July 1, 2023Meet the Trans Pioneers
Julie Abbate, JDI's National Advocacy Director, and Dee Farmer, a JDI Survivor Council member, provide insights for this powerful story in The Independent on the fight for the rights of transgender people in prison.
