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Author: Center for American Progress

Title: Unjust: How the Broken Criminal Justice System Fails LGBT People

Summary: LGBT People Unjust: How the Broken Criminal Justice System Fails LGBT People documents how pervasive stigma and discrimination, biased enforcement of laws, and discriminatory policing strategies mean that LGBT people are disproportionately likely to interact with law enforcement and to have their lives criminalized. LGBT people are also treated unfairly once they enter the system; the report shows how they over-represented in jails and prisons and face abuse while incarcerated. Finally, the report sheds light on the fact that LGBT people face unique and considerable challenges in the struggle to rebuild their lives after experiences with law enforcement - and particularly after time spent in a correctional facility. To illustrate the real impact of these failures in the criminal justice system, the report highlights personal stories of LGBT people impacted by the criminal justice system and spotlights innovative programs, initiatives, and organizations from around the country.

Details: Washington, DC: Center for American Progress; Denver, CO: Movement Advancement Project, 2016. 194p.

Source: Internet Resource: Accessed March 2, 2016 at: http://www.lgbtmap.org/file/lgbt-criminal-justice.pdf

Year: 2016

Country: United States

URL: http://www.lgbtmap.org/file/lgbt-criminal-justice.pdf

Shelf Number: 138020

Keywords:
Bias Motivated Crime
Discrimination
Gays, Crimes Against
LGBT People