Category: Press Releases

First Step Act Will Make Prisons Safer — and Help Protect Inmates from Rape

Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., December 21, 2018 — Just Detention International hails the passage of the First Step Act, the groundbreaking prison reform bill that was signed into law by President Trump today. The act, which received broad bipartisan support, includes many provisions long championed by JDI. Specifically, the First Step Act calls for

New Law Adds Teeth to Prison Oversight

Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., November 2, 2018 — JDI scored a key legislative victory in its fight to end prisoner rape with the passage of the United States Parole Commission Extension Act. The Act, which enjoyed bipartisan support in Congress and was signed this week by President Donald Trump, includes provisions to repair the

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Full Funding for the Prison Rape Elimination Act

Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., June 14, 2018 — JDI applauds Chairman Jerry Moran (R-KS), Ranking Member Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and the Senate Commerce-Justice-Science (CJS) Appropriations Subcommittee for including $15.5 million in its appropriations bill for the implementation of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). Today’s bill, which would apply to the upcoming fiscal year

JDI Applauds the Passage of the First Step Act in the House

Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., May 22, 2018 — In a move cheered by Just Detention International, the House of Representatives passed the First Step Act — a criminal justice reform bill that includes key provisions to protect prisoners from sexual abuse. JDI urges the Senate to bring the First Step Act to a vote

Congress Takes Key Step to Strengthen the Prison Rape Elimination Act

Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., May 10, 2018 — Just Detention International (JDI) applauds the House Judiciary Committee for approving the First Step Act, a criminal justice bill that includes a provision to strengthen the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). The bill, which enjoys strong bipartisan support and passed out of the Committee after a