Evaluation
Upon identification of gender diverse or intersex status, gender diverse and intersex inmates must be offered the Statement of Search, Showers and Pronouns Preference Form and the Housing Request Form. It will forwarded to the PREA Coordinator and The Gender Diverse and Intersex Review Board
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Gender Dysphoria is not addressed or required for an offender to be considered for accommodation or transfer requests.
Medicalization
Gender diverse and intersex inmates will receive all medical care, treatment and the maintenance of any ongoing treatment and/ or procedures related to their medical transition utilizing the standard of care afforded to all RIDOC inmates. If an inmate wants to begin receiving hormonal medications or other gender affirming health care services, the inmate must be referred to Health Care Services. Any inmate with a confirmed diagnosis of Gender Dysphoria must be provided with medical and mental health treatment based upon the inmate’s needs and clinically appropriate recommendations from the Health Care Services and Behavioral Health Services providers.
Requirements for Transfer to Women’s Facility
Inmates committed to RIDOC are initially housed in male or female facilities based on their assigned sex at birth. The Gender Diverse and Intersex Review Board must meet within 3 business days of a determination that an inmate is gender diverse or intersex. The Board will conduct a review and make a recommendation to the ADIO. If the ADIO agrees with the recommendation of the Gender Diverse and Intersex Review Board, the ADIO’ s decision will be the final determination. If the ADIO’ s decision differs from the recommendation of the Gender Diverse and Intersex Review Board, the ADIO must justify their recommendation, in writing, to the Director who will make the final determination for placement in a male or female facility.
Limits based on type of crime committed?
None identified
Re-Evaluation required?
Placement and programming assignments for gender diverse and intersex inmates must be reassessed by the Warden/ designee of the facility where the inmate is housed at least every six (6) months or more frequently as necessary. If the Warden/ designee recommends a change in placement to a male or female facility, The Gender Diverse and Intersex Review Board will meet and conduct a review before making a recommendation to the ADIO, who will make the final decision.
Pronoun requirements?
The inmate’s preferred pronouns will be identified on the back of the inmate’s ID Card. Once staff is informed by the inmate of their preference, staff must refer to the inmate using their chosen pronouns or use neutral language, “Inmate” and last name.
Merging of “transgender” and intersex categories?
Yes
