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
Bureau of Justice Statistics finds that levels of abuse have remained consistently high over six-year period — and uncovers appalling victimization rates for mentally ill inmates Los Angeles and Washington, D.C, May 16, 2013 — Sexual violence continues to plague U.S detention facilities, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Justice. The study, released
A report by the Department of Justice shows widespread sexual violence in juvenile detention facilities, exposing pervasive staff sexual misconduct. Ohio, South Carolina, Georgia, and Illinois top the list of abusive systems. Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., June 6, 2013. According to a new U.S. Department of Justice report, juvenile detention facilities remain plagued by