Evaluation
Not specifically addressed in policy. Implication is that transgender status is determined during intake
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Gender Dysphoria not addressed or required for accommodation or transfer requests.
Medicalization
Not addressed in policy.
Requirements for Transfer to Women’s Facility
The transgender committee is responsible for determining a permanent housing assignment for each transgender or intersex offender, and prior to this assignment shall meet with each offender to determine his vulnerability within the general population and length of time living as the acquired gender. Within 10 working days of the meeting with the offender, the transgender committee review form shall be completed and forwarded to the transgender review team. Within 10 working days of receiving the transgender committee review form the transgender review team shall complete the review and approve the recommendations as submitted, or with modifications to the PREA site coordinator.
Limits based on type of crime committed?
None identified
Re-Evaluation required?
The transgender committee shall meet with transgender or intersex offender’s every 6 months.
Pronoun requirements?
When addressing a gender non-conforming offender, staff members should refer to individuals using the pronoun consistent with the offender’s gender identity (i.e. him or her).
Merging of “transgender” and intersex categories?
Yes
