Investigations and Accountability
The IAJ receives and considers human rights complaints. Simply stated, if complaints indicate susbtantive grounds for investigation of a human rights violation, an investigation may be conducted. The information about the case is stored in the IAJ's national database. If the investigation confirms a human rights violation has occured, it may result in a model finding from the IAJ, which becomes available for public educational purposes, documenting the case and the violation.
September 21, 2025: We apologize for the delay in responding to your numerous cases, electronic communications and phone calls. We are taking steps to address the volume and complexity of cases being reported to us. We had not anticipated the numbers of persons reporting violations of human rights. We had also no expectation that cases span period of years, some more than a decade, with numerous public records evidencing activity that must each be considered. We value every human life, and the dignity and rights of every person, and we will diligently make efforts to consider each of your cases. We ask for your gracious patience and good thoughts.
September 21, 2025: The IAJ regrets to report a security breach. The IAJ website suffered a directed expert cyber-attack which resulted in unauthorized access to its server. Our response resulted in the possible identification of perpetrator(s). A server on which the stolen information was stored was shut down by the perpetrators upon our security response. We are proceeding with a forensic investigation, and reports to law enforcement. We request that all registered users please change your account passwords (use the FORGOT PASSWORD feature on the login page), and report any issues with the information that you already entered by emailing to [email protected]. Please do not use passwords that you use for other websites. We will provide further advice here.
Investigation Process
Initial Assessment
A victim submits a complaint and supportive documents, leading to a thorough evaluation of allegations and evidence to determine investigation scope and priority.
- Evidence review
- Initial interviews
- Witness identification
- Scope definition
Investigation
Comprehensive investigation process following international standards and best practices.
- Examinations
- Information gathering
- Document analysis
- Witness interviews
- Expert consultation
- Investigations
Model Recommendations
Development of concrete recommendations for systemic reform and accountability.
- Reform proposals
- Accountability measures
- Implementation plans
- Educational materials
- Academic publications
Reports
- CAT 83rd Session: IAJ submissions to the (rescheduled) 83rd session of the CAT
- attachments: Shadow Report
- PAG letter to the State Department 2025-09-15: dialogue for correction of U.S. treaty compliance, coincident to the 83rd session of the CAT
- attachments: 9th Circuit Motion to Reconsider + Declaration, SCOTUS letter
- PAG letter to SCOTUS 2025-09-17: call for systemic reform of jurisprudence and integration of IAJ into the judicial process in the USA
Under Investigation
- Amanda Rose Story: North Carolina, Family Court, registered August 15, 2025
- Amy Betts: North Carolina, Family Court, state and federal litigation, registered August 4, 2025
- Crystal Marie Salazar: Texas, Family Court, registered August 5, 2025
- Ella Taran: California, Family Court, reported March 3, 2025
- Emma Cole: Wisconsin, Family Court, reported August 5, 2025
- Eva Danilak: California, Family Court, on-going
- Jeanette Turner: Washington, Family Court, reported August 5, 2025
- Jennifer Briggs-Brabson: Tennessee, Family Court, reported September 8, 2025
- Julia Minkowski: California, Family Court, on-going
- Karla Johnson: Arizona, Family Court, registered August 18, 2025
- Kiara Jennings: Maine, Family Court, registered August 4, 2025
- Kristin Willman: Family Court, registered August 18, 2025
- Lauren Elisabeth Pichard: California, Family Court, registered August 4, 2025
- Linh Tran Stephens: Oklahoma, Family Court, registered August 26, 2025
- No name: identity protected for the time being, Family Court, registered August 31, 2025
- Reygan Bourgault: Florida, Family Court, registered August 24, 2025
- Sossama George Sebastin: Illinois, Family Court, US Supreme Court, reported July 20, 2025
updated: September 18, 2025
Under Initial Assessment
- Adam Elias
- Alexander Ranney
- Alexus Wynder
- Amanda Greenway
- Amanda Johnson
- Amanda Nicole Kuiper: Georgia
- Ambassador Christiana: New York
- Amy Diedrichson
- Andre Wicker
- Angela Burley: California
- Angela Woodley
- Ann Taylor
- Annamarie Damato
- Annette Marks
- April Arredondo
- Arianne Leigh Pirrie
- Arnold A Noel
- Ashley Burks
- Ashley Maddox
- Bailey Wooten
- Beverly Roistacher
- Bouchra Hamidi
- Brandon Guzman Flores: Washington
- Brandy Besermin
- Brandy Kilpatrick
- Brenda Schott
- Brian Fracasse
- Brian Wilburn
- Brianna Lynn McElroy
- Brittany Hughes
- Brittany Whitworth
- Brooke Mosher
- Caitlin Dasher
- Candace Burdette
- Cara Dawson
- Caralynn Knutson
- Cari Rucks
- Carla Jimenez Lopez
- Carol Nally OLeary
- Carol Tolson
- Casey Venable
- Cassandra Herald
- Cece
- Chelsae Roden
- Chelsea Christiansen
- Chelsea Whitworth
- Chiane Kowalski
- Chiara Watts
- Christian Hudspeth
- Christina Wirsing
- Corey Jennings
- Daniella Cruz
- Danielle Harrison
- Danielle Moore
- David Lael Hansen: California
- Daniella Cruz
- Dawn Chappel
- Dawn Melnyk
- Deanna Dunn
- Deanna Kloostra
- Deborah Sanchez
- Debra Hill
- Denton Gayle
- Diana Hunt
- Dina Wright
- Dominique
- Donna Featherly
- Donna Lebrun
- Donna Waller
- Douglas Sheridan
- Edelmira Acosta Lopez
- Edrick Hardrick
- Efrain Valentin
- Ejeme Aire
- Elizabeth Gamagami
- Elizabeth Haney
- Elizabeth VanZandt
- Emily Locklear
- Emily Wimmer
- Emma Porter
- Erica Vermesa Jackson
- Erika Pupak
- Flora
- Francine VerHagen: New York
- Gail Benedetto
- Gerri Hood
- Halina Topa
- Hannah Smith
- Hayley Fleischer
- Holly Richards
- Honee Cristina
- Isabel Simental
- Jacinda Poland
- Jackie Lee Gourley
- Janet McGinn
- Jayme Moore
- Jeffrey Cashaw
- Jennifer Sawyer
- Jennifer Tanner
- Jennifer Weiland
- Jessica Kirby
- Jessica Lewis
- Jessica Nored
- Jessica Saxton
- Jessica Stevens
- Jessica Stevens
- Jessica Tyler
- Jessica Vranich
- Joanne Jeck
- John Henry
- Juliana DePazza
- Julie Murphy
- Justin Carlson
- Justin Gottfried
- Kacie Maxwell
- Kara Nickles
- Kassidy Smart
- Kate
- Katherine Kempf
- Kathrine Thomas
- Kathryn Pelkey
- Katie Kalsow
- Kelly E Patton
- Kimberly Garmon
- Kira Keough
- Korey Buzzell
- Kory TalonMarshall
- Kristin Doherty
- Krystle Kulpak
- Kristin Willman
- Alexander Ranney
- Latesha Howard
- Laura Carlier
- Lauren Mason
- Laurie Williams
- Lee Ann Miller
- Lee Ann Miller
- Leslie Stone
- Lilliam Sotomayor-Santiago
- Lisa Townsend
- Madeline Wewer
- Mandy Conner
- Marc Fishman
- Marcelo Do Prado
- Margot Bruce
- Maria-Elena Mariel Olcoz
- Mary Elizabeth Schipke
- Maureen Repasch
- Megan Davis
- Megan Walker
- Meghan Garnhart
- Melanie Grillo
- Melanie Sue (Lindemann) Luepke
- Melinda
- Melinda Gallipo
- Melissa Buescher
- Melissa Vagle
- Michael Toney
- Michael William Nelson
- Michele Lynn Shearer
- Michelle Alvares
- Michelle Garcia
- Michelle Schreiber
- Misty Padgett
- Monica Griego
- Monique Francoise
- Nancy Price
- Naomi Katagai
- Natalia Kataeva
- Nicholas R Kelly
- Nikita Michelle Tools
- Olga Wilson
- Pamela Brunner
- Patsy Zaste
- Paul Lehecka
- Paulette Hinesley
- Phashay Newsom
- Priscilla Winberg
- Rachel Mae Lucky
- Rachel Weinstein
- Raechel Curtis
- Randy Grimes
- Randy Rowe
- Reginald D. Young
- Renee Hofstetter
- Rhonda Lawson
- Robert Down
- Roberta Cox
- Robin L Kandel
- Romano Muniz
- Sacre Hart
- Sam Charles
- Samantha Bauer
- Sara Anne Wion
- Sara Knutson
- Sara Sharlow
- Scott Spangler
- Sean Brennan
- Seth McKee
- Shana E Breazeale
- Shanna Goss
- SHANNON ELDER
- Shawna Pettus
- Shayla Akers
- Sheeka Hill
- Sherry Broughton
- Sonya Gaines
- Stephanie Byrd-Sanders
- Stephanie G Wilson
- Stephen Keal
- Steven Moose
- Sunnie Hill
- Susan Townsley
- Suzanne Barnes
- Laura Carlier