Experts estimate there are up to 400 trans and gender-diverse people in prison cells around Australia right now.
They are often assessed and housed inappropriately, which can mean they are placed in areas they're not safe in, such as trans women being held in men's prisons.
It's a dangerous situation for many and research suggests trans prisoners are more likely to be physically and sexually assaulted and verbally harassed by other inmates or staff.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-03/why-are-transgender-women-jailed-in-mens-prisons-in-australia/12416562
They are often assessed and housed inappropriately, which can mean they are placed in areas they're not safe in, such as trans women being held in men's prisons.
It's a dangerous situation for many and research suggests trans prisoners are more likely to be physically and sexually assaulted and verbally harassed by other inmates or staff.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-03/why-are-transgender-women-jailed-in-mens-prisons-in-australia/12416562
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