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Transgender Inmates.

Authors :
Blight, Jake
Source :
Trends & Issues in Crime & Criminal Justice; Sep2000, Issue 168, p1-6, 6p
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

The article discusses the conditions of transgender persons in the correctional and legal system in Australia. It mentions that transgender inmates are at high risk of assault or self-harm despite the small number of such persons in the Australian prison system. An overview of the various definitions of a transgender person under the New South Wales Anti-Discrimination Act is offered. It also discusses several identified issues for corrective services, occurrences of transgender persons and the choice of institutions.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08178542
Issue :
168
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Trends & Issues in Crime & Criminal Justice
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
57209588