Fundamental principles inherent in the comprehensive care of transgender inmates
The transgender inmate population presents unique challenges and opportunities in medical, psychiatric, and correctional systems of care worldwide. We present a review of both case law and efforts within the medical and psychiatric communities to address transgender needs more consistently over the...
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| Veröffentlicht in: | The journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law 2014-03, Vol.42 (1), p.26-36 |
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| Sprache: | eng |
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| Zusammenfassung: | The transgender inmate population presents unique challenges and opportunities in medical, psychiatric, and correctional systems of care worldwide. We present a review of both case law and efforts within the medical and psychiatric communities to address transgender needs more consistently over the past few decades. In addition, we discuss the standardized implementation of core principles within the correctional system that should provide comprehensive care to transgender inmates. |
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| ISSN: | 1943-3662 |