Who We Are

šilumos tiltas stands for the simple truth: touch is a human right, not a privilege locked away behind detention walls.

A close-up of two hands reaching through a fence, fingers almost touching, bathed in warm sunset light.
A close-up of two hands reaching through a fence, fingers almost touching, bathed in warm sunset light.
Our Mission
Why It Matters

We fight to restore contact visits at California City Detention Facility because no one should be denied the comfort of a loved one’s touch.

Our Work

Campaigning to restore touch and presence.

A close-up of two hands reaching through a barrier, fingers almost touching.
A close-up of two hands reaching through a barrier, fingers almost touching.
Community Voices

Sharing stories from families separated by walls.

A group of supporters holding handmade signs advocating for contact visits.
A group of supporters holding handmade signs advocating for contact visits.
Join Us
A quiet moment of a detained person holding a worn photograph of a loved one.
A quiet moment of a detained person holding a worn photograph of a loved one.
A candlelight vigil outside the detention center at dusk.
A candlelight vigil outside the detention center at dusk.
Action Steps

How you can help bring back contact visits.

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