Just Detention Int'l

We’re advocates, of course we’re going to remind you that incarcerated survivors matter! #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth

Roses are red. Violets are blue. There's no such thing as consent between prison staff and incarcerated people. #HappyValentinesDay

Zera is a transgender woman housed in a men's institution. She has been sexually abused multiple times during her incarceration and continues to be targeted because of her identity. Read her full story on our website 👇 justdetention.org/story/zera/

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While this decision threatens the safety and dignity of incarcerated survivors, JDI remains committed to fighting for their rights, no matter what.

The White House decision to freeze federal grant programs is another devastating blow to incarcerated survivors of sexual abuse, who already struggle to access the support services and programs they need.

"The Supreme Court acknowledged the vulnerability of transgender inmates decades ago in the 1994 decision Farmer v. Brennan... The court held that the government has a duty to protect prisoners from violence." nytimes.com/2025/01/23/us/…

“This is a life-threatening executive order,” said Julie Abbate, National Advocacy Director at JDI. Read the full article on the devastating impact Trump's executive order will have on incarcerated trans people 👇 theappeal.org/trump-executiv…

JDI will not stop fighting for the safety and dignity of incarcerated trans people, because every single person behind bars deserves to be safe from sexual abuse.

Incarcerated people deserve dignity and safety, no matter what.

Thank you to @Truthdig and @TanaGaneva for highlighting our holiday mail campaign! This year we were able to send out 30,404 cards to incarcerated people around the country.

Jimmy Carter was a vocal advocate for criminal justice reform, including calling for an end to the death penalty and lessening sentences for drug-related crimes. We are thankful for his activism and legacy as a champion for human rights. jlusa.org/2024/12/29/rem…

Survivors like Cornelius make this work possible. There's still time to give to JDI and have your gift doubled with matching funds. Your donation supports people like Cornelius who deserve care and healing. justdetention.org/donate

When you give to JDI, you are supporting survivors like Jonas who are on the frontlines of the fight to end sexual abuse behind bars. And right now, your gift will be DOUBLED thanks to matching funds. justdetention.org/donate

Thank you to @AprilJMoore for featuring JDI Program Associate and Survivor Council Member, Johanna Mills on her latest substack! "It’s hard to describe the emotions you feel when you open a package from JDI that is filled with cards." substack.com/home/post/p-15…

Right now, you have the opportunity to have your donation DOUBLED when you give to JDI. Your support means we can strengthen our movement to end sexual abuse in detention and continue to give hope to incarcerated people. justdetention.org/donate/