Fundamental principles inherent in the comprehensive care of transgender inmates
Simopoulos, E.F.; Khin Khin, E.
Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law 42(1): 26-36
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 1943-3662 PMID: 24618516 Document Number: 672184
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.