Just Detention International is a health and human rights organization that seeks to end sexual abuse in all forms of detention.
Gregory, Illinois
Gregory, Illinois
A prisoner in Illinois, Gregory was sexually assaulted by a staff member during a strip search. After courageously reporting the abuse, Gregory was sent to solitary confinement as punishment.
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AJ+ December 23, 2016Watch AJ+ video on JDI’s annual card-writing event
In December, JDI volunteers and staff gathered to write holiday messages for prisoner rape survivors. AJ+ produced a short video of the event.
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New York Post December 19, 2016New York Post Covers Words of Hope campaign
Read the Post's story on JDI's 2016 Words of Hope campaign. This year, we delivered more than 13,000 holiday cards — a record total — to incarcerated survivors nationwide.
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The Concourse December 7, 2016Send A Holiday Card To A Prison Rape Survivor
Writing in Deadspin, Hamilton Nolan urges people to get involved in Words of Hope, and shares quotes from incarcerated survivors about what it means to receive a few kind words.
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Penal Reform International (PRI) November 9, 2016The Prison Rape Elimination Act and Beyond
In a blog post for PRI, JDI staff share what the organization is doing to combat sexual abuse in detention in the U.S. and globally.
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Prison Legal News September 2, 2016A Victory in the Fight to Stop Prisoner Rape
Read about how JDI fought for — and finally won — a federal rule change that will help give prisoner rape survivors greater access to lifesaving counseling services.
