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Cisnormativity, criminalisation, vulnerability: Transgender people in prisons

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posted on 2023-05-19, 01:57 authored by Jess RodgersJess Rodgers, Nicole AsquithNicole Asquith, Angela DwyerAngela Dwyer
International research identifies transgender people as a particularly vulnerable group in the prison system, with their most basic needs often being denied to them (Grant et al. 2011, 158). Transgender prisoners experience higher rates of sexual assault and rape (Broadus 2008–9; Jenness et al. 2007). Yet, there is little empirical Australian research (Simpson et al., 2013). Drawing on a conceptual framework of cisnormativity, this article examines existing research about these policies, procedures, and practices regarding the treatment of transgender people in prisons and argues that carceral settings both pathologise and criminalise transgender inmates through incarceration practices that aim to address and reduce their vulnerability. We additionally demonstrate this argument through analysis of policies regarding the treatment of transgender prisoners. By examining how cisnormativity affects transgender prisoners, this briefing paper seeks to move beyond strategies that respond to vulnerability and towards approaches that prevent its replication.

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Publication title

Tasmanian Institute of Law Enforcement Studies Briefing Paper

Volume

12

Pagination

1-13

ISSN

1832-701X

Department/School

School of Social Sciences

Publisher

Tasmanian Institute of Law Enforcement Studies

Place of publication

Australia

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Copyright 2017 TILES

Repository Status

  • Open

Socio-economic Objectives

Gender and sexualities; Rehabilitation and correctional services

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