Just Detention International (JDI) is a human rights organization dedicated to ending sexual abuse and rape in all forms of detention particularly among prison inmates. With its dedication, the non-profit organization seeks to contribute to the effective implementation of the international law regarding the rape of detainees as a crime; the rape can be done either by inmates or by corrections staff.
JDI’s work is of importance in the United States because sexual assault including rape in detention has become a major issue with over 200,000 people per year subjected to the violence. It must be emphasized that sexual assault while in detention presents several issues including several physical and psychological harm, spread of sexually transmitted diseases, and the reinforcement of unjust practices.
JDI works toward ensuring the well-being and safety of all inmates in local, state and federal facilities including jails, prisons and immigration detention centers, among others. Its thrusts include programs related to survivor services, state reform, and human rights in the US, among others.
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