As transgender issues rise, how should corrections respond?

The identification of the transgender population is a growing concern for those in the correctional system. New policies, such as those under the Prison Rape Elimination Act, are being implemented and will certainly alter procedures directly relating to the transgender population.

This article is an attempt to help those who work in corrections to get a better understanding of what the word “transgender” means, and thus a better understanding of how to both handle and help these inmates.