The Immigration Detention Support Network (IDSN) is Prose Justice’s flagship program, created to address one of the most immediate and overlooked consequences of immigration detention: family separation through distance and access barriers.

When a loved one is detained, families are often left without reliable transportation, guidance, or support to maintain contact. Detention facilities are frequently located far from urban centers, making visitation difficult or impossible for low-income families, seniors, and caregivers. IDSN exists to close that gap—ensuring families can remain connected during one of the most destabilizing periods of their lives.

IDSN is a humanitarian, non-legal program focused on access, dignity, and family unity.

Why IDSN Matters

Immigration detention does not only affect the individual detained—it disrupts entire families. Children, spouses, parents, and extended family members experience emotional distress, instability, and isolation when physical contact is severed.

Visitation plays a critical role in:

Maintaining mental and emotional well-being

Preserving family bonds

Supporting resilience during prolonged legal proceedings

Reducing the trauma of detention for both detainees and families

Yet for many families, visiting a detention center requires resources they simply do not have.

IDSN removes logistical barriers so families are not punished simply for being poor, undocumented, or unsupported.

What We Do

Transportation Assistance (Primary Focus)

IDSN provides reliable transportation assistance to help families visit loved ones held in immigration detention facilities.

Support may include:

Ride coordination to and from detention centers

Partnerships with transportation providers and community drivers

Support for families traveling long distances or across counties

Prioritization of elderly caregivers, children, and low-income households

Our goal is simple: if a family wants to visit their loved one, transportation should not be the reason they cannot.

Family Navigation & Support

Beyond transportation, IDSN helps families navigate the overwhelming systems that surround detention.

We assist families with:

Understanding visitation rules and procedures

Preparing for detention visits

Connecting to trusted community resources

Emotional and practical support during detention periods

IDSN does not provide legal advice—but we help families stay informed, organized, and supported while they pursue legal options elsewhere.

Who We Serve

IDSN serves:

Families of individuals detained by immigration authorities

Low-income households facing transportation and access barriers

Immigrant communities disproportionately impacted by detention

Caregivers, spouses, children, and extended family members

While our initial launch focuses on San Diego, Minneapolis, Charlotte, New York, and Chicago, IDSN is designed to scale nationally to cities most impacted by immigration detention.

Our Approach

IDSN is built on four core principles:

Dignity
Families deserve compassion and respect, regardless of immigration status.

Access
Transportation and system barriers should never determine who gets to maintain family connections.

Neutrality
IDSN is not an enforcement opponent or legal advocacy organization—we are a humanitarian support network.

Scalability
Our model is designed to expand city by city through partnerships and community collaboration.

Partnerships & Collaboration

IDSN works collaboratively with:

Community-based nonprofits

Immigrant-serving organizations

Faith-based groups

Transportation partners

Philanthropic and corporate supporters

We believe lasting impact happens through cooperation—not duplication.

Looking Ahead

As IDSN grows, future program expansions may include:

Expanded transportation capacity

Additional family support services

Commissary assistance and basic needs support (future phase)

Nationwide coordination across detention hubs

Our first priority remains clear: getting families through the gates and back home safely.

Get Involved

You can support IDSN by:

Partnering as a transportation or community partner

Funding rides and access support

Referring families in need

Volunteering time or resources

Together, we can ensure detention does not mean disappearance—and that families remain connected when it matters most.