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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.

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