Vera Institute of Justice; National PREA Resource Center

Keywords: Best Practices; Juvenile Justice; Policy; Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA); Secure Facilities

The Vera Institute of Justice, in collaboration with the National PREA Resource Center, presents a webinar on committing to a culture of safety and respect for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) youth and adults in correctional institutions. In this webinar, Lorie Brisbin, a National Institute of Corrections correctional program specialist, discusses the importance of having strong policies and practices geared toward keeping LGBTI adults and youth safe. Anne Elwart, probation manager at the William F. James Boys Ranch in Santa Clara County, California, and Major Debra Schmidt from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office in Texas each discuss steps their agencies have taken to create cultures of safety and respect for LGBTI youth and adults in their custody. [Summary from resource.]

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Committing to Safety and Respect for LGBTI Youth and Adults in Confinement: Lessons From Two Agencies