National Center for Transgender Equality

Keywords: Best Practices; Juvenile Justice; Policy; Secure Facilities; Transgender Youth

Many correctional agencies or staff, as well as advocates, want to make sure that LGBTQ prisoners are treated with respect and protected from harm, but they may have questions about how to craft policies to accomplish that. This guide provides agencies, staff, and advocates an overview of policies addressing key issues that affect LGBTQ prisoners, including intake procedures, placement of transgender people, access to medical care, and sexual abuse prevention and response. [Summary from resource.]

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Policies to Increase Safety and Respect for Transgender Prisoners: A Guide for Agencies and Advocates