"Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex (LGBTI) and gender non-conforming inmates represent particularly vulnerable populations with unique medical, safety, and other needs. Though some of the concerns and vulnerabilities faced by these populations are similar, transgender and gender non-conforming inmates are distinct from gay, lesbian, and bisexual inmates in important respects. Basic principles of risk-based classification should be applied with LGBTI populations, accounting for unique characteristics that may affect their risk of victimization.
For transgender inmates, this includes making individualized decisions regarding gender placement (i.e., whether the inmate will be housed in a facility for females or for males). Reception staff must have clear guidelines allowing for the consistent identification of LGBTI inmates and collecting key information relevant to individualized risk assessment. Like other important characteristics, an inmate’s sexual orientation or transgender status will not always be immediately obvious at reception, but can typically be identified with relatively simple procedures" (p. 1).
This 60-minute training session explains how to improve the correctional intake and classification process for LGBTI inmates. Contents of this zip file include:
- "Respectful Classification Practices with LGBTI Inmates: Trainer’s Manual" comprised of the following four lessons-
- Why LGBTI Responsive Intake and Classification Matters,
- LGBTI Terminology,
- Implementing Promising Intake and Classification Practices, and
- Moving Forward;
- "Myth or Truth" flash cards;
- and presentation slides.