Just Detention International
@justdetention.bsky.social
A health and human rights nonprofit that seeks to end sexual abuse in all forms of detention. Learn more at www.justdetention.org
Rape is not part of the penalty.
Rape is not part of the penalty.
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As Idaho reckons with revelations of widespread sexual abuse by women’s prison staff, the Trump administration has cut off support meant to help states combat that kind of abuse. By @wbryen.bsky.social - www.investigatewest.org/idahos-effor...
Trump cuts hamper Idaho prison abuse reform efforts
Cuts to Prison Rape Elimination Act Resource Center result in less state support for training, guidance and grants
www.investigatewest.org
December 18, 2025 at 9:27 PM
As Idaho reckons with revelations of widespread sexual abuse by women’s prison staff, the Trump administration has cut off support meant to help states combat that kind of abuse. By @wbryen.bsky.social - www.investigatewest.org/idahos-effor...
The House just passed the Kayla Hamilton Act — a bill that would subject undocumented kids as young as 12 to invasive bodily searches and increase and prolong their detention, putting them at heightened risk for sexual abuse. We urge the Senate to reject this bill and protect the safety of children.
December 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The House just passed the Kayla Hamilton Act — a bill that would subject undocumented kids as young as 12 to invasive bodily searches and increase and prolong their detention, putting them at heightened risk for sexual abuse. We urge the Senate to reject this bill and protect the safety of children.
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The Department of Justice has released data revealing the amount of sexual victimization in prisons and local jails in the U.S.
Prisons With Highest Rates of Sexual Abuse Revealed by DOJ
www.newsweek.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:10 AM
The Department of Justice has released data revealing the amount of sexual victimization in prisons and local jails in the U.S.
“When you give an incomplete picture, it just makes it impossible to do that next step to do the work of ensuring that correctional practices are as they should be and advance the safety of incarcerated folks.” JDI's deputy executive director on the problems with the recent BJS data release👇
Trump admin omits data about trans people from prison sexual violence reports, @byadamrhodes.bsky.social reports. The Department of Justice’s long-awaited reports exclude any demographic data, days after a memo revealed its plans to dismantle prison rape protections for trans & intersex people.
Trump DOJ omits data about trans people from prison sexual violence reports
The reports exclude any demographic data, days after a memo revealed plans to dismantle prison rape protections for trans and intersex people
prismreports.org
December 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
“When you give an incomplete picture, it just makes it impossible to do that next step to do the work of ensuring that correctional practices are as they should be and advance the safety of incarcerated folks.” JDI's deputy executive director on the problems with the recent BJS data release👇
"It's going to make people less safe. And when facilities are less safe for the most vulnerable and marginalized, they're less safe for everybody."
Listen to JDI Executive Director Linda McFarlane on NPR's All Things Considered 👇
Listen to JDI Executive Director Linda McFarlane on NPR's All Things Considered 👇
A memo obtained by NPR shows the Justice Department is telling inspectors to stop evaluating prisons using standards designed to protect trans and other LGBTQ community members from sexual violence. n.pr/44K1Tb9
DOJ orders prison inspectors to stop considering LGBTQ safety standards
A memo obtained by NPR shows the Justice Department is telling inspectors to stop evaluating prisons using standards designed to protect trans and other LGBTQ community members from sexual violence.
n.pr
December 5, 2025 at 3:36 PM
"It's going to make people less safe. And when facilities are less safe for the most vulnerable and marginalized, they're less safe for everybody."
Listen to JDI Executive Director Linda McFarlane on NPR's All Things Considered 👇
Listen to JDI Executive Director Linda McFarlane on NPR's All Things Considered 👇
"JDI’s Executive Director Linda McFarlane said in a statement that the changes 'will lead to increased chaos and violence inside prisons and jails, placing staff and incarcerated people in greater danger.'" Read the full article 👇
BREAKING: Trump administration plans to end prison rape protections for trans & intersex people, memo says. A DOJ memo says certain standards under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) do not align with Trump’s Jan. 20 anti-trans executive order, @byadamrhodes.bsky.social reports.
Trump administration plans to end prison rape protections for trans and intersex people
A Department of Justice memo says certain standards under the Prison Rape Elimination Act do not align with Trump’s executive order
prismreports.org
December 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
"JDI’s Executive Director Linda McFarlane said in a statement that the changes 'will lead to increased chaos and violence inside prisons and jails, placing staff and incarcerated people in greater danger.'" Read the full article 👇
The DOJ just revealed its plan to roll back sexual abuse protections for incarcerated transgender and intersex people.
Read our statement 👇
justdetention.org/nprm-memo/
Read our statement 👇
justdetention.org/nprm-memo/
Department of Justice Reveals Plan to Eliminate Rules Protecting Incarcerated Transgender and Intersex People from Sexual Abuse
justdetention.org
December 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The DOJ just revealed its plan to roll back sexual abuse protections for incarcerated transgender and intersex people.
Read our statement 👇
justdetention.org/nprm-memo/
Read our statement 👇
justdetention.org/nprm-memo/
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A reminder that @justdetention.bsky.social has started their Words of Hope campaign. The holidays can be a terrible time for prisoners, especially survivors of SA.
You can participate here:
justdetention.org/writewordsof...
You can participate here:
justdetention.org/writewordsof...
Share your Words of Hope!
I just sent a warm holiday greeting to survivors of prisoner rape. Will you join me and Just Detention International in sending peace and light their way?
justdetention.org
December 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
A reminder that @justdetention.bsky.social has started their Words of Hope campaign. The holidays can be a terrible time for prisoners, especially survivors of SA.
You can participate here:
justdetention.org/writewordsof...
You can participate here:
justdetention.org/writewordsof...
Today is #TransgenderDayofRemembrance. Incarcerated transgender people are disproportionately impacted by sexual abuse in detention and face challenges accessing the care they need and deserve. Today and every day we stand with trans people behind bars.
November 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Today is #TransgenderDayofRemembrance. Incarcerated transgender people are disproportionately impacted by sexual abuse in detention and face challenges accessing the care they need and deserve. Today and every day we stand with trans people behind bars.
Our fall newsletter is out now! This edition features the story of Ryan, a queer person incarcerated in California who launched the Incarcerated LGBTQ Allies group at his prison. Check out his story, as well as advocacy and program updates, and more survivor stories 👇
justdetention.org/publication/
justdetention.org/publication/
Fall 2025
justdetention.org
November 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Our fall newsletter is out now! This edition features the story of Ryan, a queer person incarcerated in California who launched the Incarcerated LGBTQ Allies group at his prison. Check out his story, as well as advocacy and program updates, and more survivor stories 👇
justdetention.org/publication/
justdetention.org/publication/
We applaud the courage of the survivors who are speaking out about the horrifying torture and abuse they endured at CECOT. We must fight to end the administration's dangerous ramp up of immigration detention and deportation that puts people at risk for sexual abuse.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/w...
‘You Are All Terrorists’: Four Months in a Salvadoran Prison
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:11 PM
We applaud the courage of the survivors who are speaking out about the horrifying torture and abuse they endured at CECOT. We must fight to end the administration's dangerous ramp up of immigration detention and deportation that puts people at risk for sexual abuse.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/w...
Just a reminder that dressing as a "prisoner" for Halloween isn't funny! There are nearly 2 million people incarcerated in the United States. Mass incarceration is a human rights crisis. It is not a costume.
October 29, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Just a reminder that dressing as a "prisoner" for Halloween isn't funny! There are nearly 2 million people incarcerated in the United States. Mass incarceration is a human rights crisis. It is not a costume.
Love this! Thank you for writing cards for incarcerated people!
Was feeling down until the middle schooler in the family asked if she could take over writing holiday cards for @justdetention.bsky.social - has been sitting here for an hour (writing on top of @eveewing.bsky.social ’s excellent book!) The young people are ok.
October 27, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Love this! Thank you for writing cards for incarcerated people!
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Sending off my holiday cards for @justdetention.bsky.social Words of Hope campaign. I love doing this every year!!! It’s really such an easy way to help our incarcerated people.
October 19, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Sending off my holiday cards for @justdetention.bsky.social Words of Hope campaign. I love doing this every year!!! It’s really such an easy way to help our incarcerated people.
Sexual humiliation of people in custody is a common way to silence dissent. www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/25...
Greta Thunberg: “They kicked me every time the flag touched my face”
– Greta Thunberg on her days in Israeli captivity Beating, kicking, and threats of being gassed in cages. Greta Thunberg and several others from the flotilla ar
www.aftonbladet.se
October 16, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Sexual humiliation of people in custody is a common way to silence dissent. www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/25...
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In summer 2024, 7 women accused Idaho prison workers of sexual misconduct. The allegations spanned decades, took place at various facilities and involved different perpetrators. One thread connects the claims: none were thoroughly investigated by state police. www.investigatewest.org/case-closed-...
October 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
In summer 2024, 7 women accused Idaho prison workers of sexual misconduct. The allegations spanned decades, took place at various facilities and involved different perpetrators. One thread connects the claims: none were thoroughly investigated by state police. www.investigatewest.org/case-closed-...
Your periodic reminder that no matter what crime a person may have committed, rape is never part of the penalty.
October 10, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Your periodic reminder that no matter what crime a person may have committed, rape is never part of the penalty.
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Trans people in prison are at the front lines of the increased targeting that trans people are facing under Trump.
Being Trans Behind Bars in Florida Was Already Hard. Under Trump It’s Worse.
Trans people in prison are at the front lines of the increased targeting that trans people are facing under Trump.
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September 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Trans people in prison are at the front lines of the increased targeting that trans people are facing under Trump.
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🚨 Together, NCYL and @acaciajustice.bsky.social released companion reports exposing recent ORR policy changes preventing unaccompanied children’s release from custody and highlighting the devastating consequences of these children’s prolonged custody.
Read more: youthlaw.org/news/two-new...
Read more: youthlaw.org/news/two-new...
September 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
🚨 Together, NCYL and @acaciajustice.bsky.social released companion reports exposing recent ORR policy changes preventing unaccompanied children’s release from custody and highlighting the devastating consequences of these children’s prolonged custody.
Read more: youthlaw.org/news/two-new...
Read more: youthlaw.org/news/two-new...
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Alongside 268 faith-based, NGO, & civil society orgs, we call on UN Member States to uphold and strengthen international refugee, human rights, and humanitarian treaties and reject efforts to undo or undermine these legal norms. Read more ⬇️
Upholding Not Undermining International Law: Civil Society Open Letter to States - Human Rights First
The 268 faith-based, non-governmental, and other civil society organizations listed below call on UN Member States to uphold, preserve, strengthen, and celebrate international refugee, human rights, a...
humanrightsfirst.org
September 22, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Alongside 268 faith-based, NGO, & civil society orgs, we call on UN Member States to uphold and strengthen international refugee, human rights, and humanitarian treaties and reject efforts to undo or undermine these legal norms. Read more ⬇️
In multiple complaints, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, the ACLU of Louisiana, and the National Immigration Project detail horrifying sexual abuse and anti-trans harassment at a Louisiana ICE facility. Read more 👇
rfkhumanrights.org/press/new-co...
rfkhumanrights.org/press/new-co...
New complaints expose pattern of systemic sexual abuse, harassment, and forced labor at Louisiana ICE facility - Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights
RFK Human Rights, the ACLU of Louisiana, and the National Immigration Project today filed multiple complaints on behalf of one woman and three transgender people who were subjected to sexual abuse, ha...
rfkhumanrights.org
September 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
In multiple complaints, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, the ACLU of Louisiana, and the National Immigration Project detail horrifying sexual abuse and anti-trans harassment at a Louisiana ICE facility. Read more 👇
rfkhumanrights.org/press/new-co...
rfkhumanrights.org/press/new-co...
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Folks, @justdetention.bsky.social has started their Words of Hope campaign which sends holiday cards to survivors of prison rape. You can request cards here:
justdetention.org/woh/
justdetention.org/woh/
Join JDI’s Words of Hope Campaign! – Just Detention International Join JDI’s Words of Hope Campaign! – Just Detention International
justdetention.org
September 1, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Folks, @justdetention.bsky.social has started their Words of Hope campaign which sends holiday cards to survivors of prison rape. You can request cards here:
justdetention.org/woh/
justdetention.org/woh/
“When you’re in custody, you cannot fight back... And so, all that’s left is freeze, submit. It’s never consent.” Julie Abbate, JDI's National Advocacy Director, calls out the power imbalance between prison staff and incarcerated people.
bit.ly/4mVIUkA
bit.ly/4mVIUkA
Advocate stresses power imbalance in jails following Shasta County Jail staffer arrest
The non-sworn Shasta County Jail staff member was arrested on Aug. 18 for having sexual relations with an inmate.
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August 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
“When you’re in custody, you cannot fight back... And so, all that’s left is freeze, submit. It’s never consent.” Julie Abbate, JDI's National Advocacy Director, calls out the power imbalance between prison staff and incarcerated people.
bit.ly/4mVIUkA
bit.ly/4mVIUkA
Trans women are sexually abused at staggering rates in U.S prisons and jails. It's no surprise that ICE, which operates with virtually no oversight, is failing to keep trans women safe. We demand justice for Alexa, and all trans people who are abused and tortured in ICE custody.
bit.ly/467U2p0
bit.ly/467U2p0
Trans immigrant woman in Michigan detained by Border Patrol and ICE alleges abuse
Alexa, a trans immigrant from Ypsilanti, alleges mistreatment while in custody after a traffic stop by police in Romulus.
www.freep.com
August 27, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Trans women are sexually abused at staggering rates in U.S prisons and jails. It's no surprise that ICE, which operates with virtually no oversight, is failing to keep trans women safe. We demand justice for Alexa, and all trans people who are abused and tortured in ICE custody.
bit.ly/467U2p0
bit.ly/467U2p0
Join us at NSAC! JDI is pleased to be hosting several sessions at this year's National Sexual Assault Conference, and we would love to see you there!
August 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Join us at NSAC! JDI is pleased to be hosting several sessions at this year's National Sexual Assault Conference, and we would love to see you there!