Prisons and jails are inherently dehumanizing and needlessly cruel places for all human beings but especially for Transgender people.
Over nine in 10 respondents reported at least one form of physical assault while incarcerated, and three-quarters reported sexual violence by corrections staff.
This violence is intensified when Trans people are housed in jails or prisons that do not align with their gender identity, which is currently the norm in most parts of the state.
The GIRDS Act would improve safety by ensuring people are housed based on their gender identities, access to gender-affirming services, and requiring respect for gender identity by corrections staff.
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