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LGBTI Laws & Policies - Legal Representation

  • Representing Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Clients (2015)

    This PowerPoint presentation provides an overview of transgender youth and adults in the criminal legal system. It covers unique issues around language, gender identity and expression, rights at arrest, and advocacy in the courtroom. A case study and example policies are included. 2015.

  • LGBTQ PEOPLE BEHIND BARS A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING THE ISSUES FACING TRANSGENDER PRISONERS AND THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS

    This is a guide to understanding the experiences of transgender and LGBTQ people in jails and prisons for anyone who wants or needs to learn more, including staff members of correctional facilities and external advocates. This guide also includes an overview of the legal rights of transgender and all LGBTQ prisoners, including Constitutional rights.