Bureau of Justice Statistics study confirms national crisis of sexual abuse in U.S. detention, exposes systemic problem of staff retaliation, and shatters prisoner rape stereotypes Washington, D.C., May 17, 2012 — A Department of Justice study released this morning provides the most dramatic evidence yet of a nationwide, systemic crisis of sexual victimization in U.S. prisons, jails, and community corrections facilities. Of
Nine years after passage of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003 and almost two years after missing its statutory deadline, the Department of Justice releases strong, binding standards to end sexual abuse in U.S. corrections facilities. Highlights: PREA applies to all federal confinement facilities; several agencies – including the Department of Homeland Security
Los Angeles, November 27, 2012 — Today, Just Detention International (JDI) is launching a nationwide holiday campaign that allows its supporters to do nothing less than help save a life – without spending a dime. Through its unique campaign, Words of Hope, JDI is asking people to take one free, simple action: send a holiday greeting to
Washington, D.C., December 7, 2012 — Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) made meaningful — and long-awaited — progress on ending the crisis of sexual abuse in its confinement facilities. In response to a directive from President Barack Obama, DHS released draft regulations that will apply to all of its immigration detention and holding facilities.
Los Angeles, December 12, 2012 — On Saturday, December 15, prisoner rape survivors and supporters of Just Detention International (JDI) will come together to write thousands of holiday cards to inmates who have endured horrific sexual abuse while in the government’s custody. This event is part of Words of Hope, JDI’s campaign to break the
