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ID: ICPA2024vPID149 05 Sep 2024

by Deborah Koetzle, Shelley Johnson

ICPA2024 PID149 Deborah Koetzle and Shelley Johnson

A Systematic Review of Prison Polices and Transgender Care in the United States

The number of transgender people in correctional institutions is growing. Though little is known about reentry outcomes, the criminogenic nature of prison and the discrimination faced by trans people is likely to inhibit rather than promote desistance. Improving outcomes requires that correctional systems ensure transgender people are protected from harm and discrimination and are provided access to gender-affirming care. The current study provides an updated systematic review of US prison policies using content analysis techniques. Findings are framed around the United Nations Good Practices report with a focus on six dimensions, including gender affirmation, dignity, housing, safety and security, health care, and staff training. Research and policy implications will be discussed.

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Authors

Deborah Koetzle

Professor, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Dr. Deborah Koetzle is a Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Director of the Corrections Lab at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. She received her PhD in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati in 2006. She has secured nearly $10 million in external funding to support her research, which centers around effective correctional interventions, with a focus on drug courts, community supervision, prison culture, and cross-cultural comparisons of correctional practices and policies. Recent projects include the development and implementation of the Inmate Perceptions of Procedural Justice and Correctional Standards of Care Survey in three Central American countries. She has over 20 years of experience providing training and technical assistance to community and institutional agencies both within the United States and internationally.

Shelley Johnson

Professor, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Dr. Shelley Johnson is a professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at the UNCC. She received her Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati in 2001. Her areas of interest include corrections, criminological theory, and victimization. She has authored over 30 academic publications, including 4 books and has been awarded over $6.5 million dollars in external funding from federal, state, and local agencies to conduct research on a variety topics. She is currently leading a multi-site evaluation of the Organizational Coaching Model in the United States. Finally, Dr. Johnson provides consultation to agencies throughout the country on the topics of classification and assessment, treatment planning, evidence-based services, and re-entry.