What staff need to know: using elements of gender-responsive programming to create safer environments for system-involved LGBTQ girls and women

Kahle, Lindsay; Rosenbaum, Jill Leslie

doi:10.1080/1478601x.2020.1786281

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“…A recurring theme across the studies included in this review is the need for education to develop and improve the knowledge and skills of professionals working in prisons concerning the needs of LGBTQ+ people and across the sub populations. Additionally, a new area requiring a specific education focus are the responses required to address the changing demographic of the LGBTQ+ population in prison including LGBTQ+ youth, seniors and trans people, necessary due to their specific health concerns [34,[40][41][42]. This is line with some of the recommendations of the Prison Rape Elimination Act in the US [15].…”

Section: Education and Practice Developmentmentioning

confidence: 80%

Views and Experiences of LGBTQ+ People in Prison Regarding Their Psychosocial Needs: A Systematic Review of the Qualitative Research Evidence

Donohue

McCann

Brown

2021

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People who identify as LGBTQ+ and are in prison often experience many additional challenges. Once in prison, there is systemic discrimination against imprisoned LGBTQ+ people and a lack of understanding and concern regarding their care, treatment and support needs. While there is growing interest in their protection and that of other vulnerable populations in prison settings, little is known about their views and experiences regarding their distinct psychosocial needs. The aim of this systematic review is to critically evaluate and synthesize the existing research evidence relating to the unique psychological and social experiences of LGBTQ+ people in prison and identify aspects that may help or hinder access to appropriate psychosocial interventions and supports. The PRISMA procedure was utilized. A search of relevant databases from January 2010 to March 2021 was undertaken. Studies were identified that involved LGBTQ+ people, and addressed their views and experiences regarding their psychosocial needs whilst in prison. The search yielded 858 papers in total. Following the application of rigorous inclusion and exclusion criteria a total of 12 papers were considered suitable for the systematic review. Quality was assessed using the CASP instrument. Following analysis, three themes were identified: (i) interpersonal factors (ii) intrapersonal factors and (iii) institutional factors. The policy, education and practice development implications are highlighted and discussed. Future research opportunities have been identified that will add significantly to the body of evidence that may further the development of appropriate health interventions and supports specific to the LGBTQ+ population in prison.

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Section: Education and Practice Developmentmentioning

confidence: 80%

Views and Experiences of LGBTQ+ People in Prison Regarding Their Psychosocial Needs: A Systematic Review of the Qualitative Research Evidence

Donohue

McCann

Brown

2021

IJERPH

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“…This is not to say that GR programming should not be used when working with trans clients; rather, by incorporating an intersectional lens into existing programming (Kahle and Rosenbaum, 2021), GR programming can adequately serve clients who do not identify as heterosexual or cisgender. For example, in Kahle and Rosenbaum's (2021) study, they walk through the tenants of GR programming and insert ways to incorporate inclusivity for those who identify as trans. To accomplish this, they explain that cultural competencies outlined in GR programming should be expanded to include addressing the unique trauma histories of trans clients, much of which comes from familial and institutional exclusion, and addressing other institutional barriers, such as barriers to employment.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…To accomplish this, they explain that cultural competencies outlined in GR programming should be expanded to include addressing the unique trauma histories of trans clients, much of which comes from familial and institutional exclusion, and addressing other institutional barriers, such as barriers to employment. They also recommend that staff should familiarize themselves with local LGBT resources to help clients gain access to the resources they need (Kahle and Rosenbaum, 2021). Incorporating these goals into GR programming will help foster a culture of inclusivity for trans clients.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…GR programming acknowledges the unique differences between male and female offenders, such as history of sexual abuse, drug use, relationships marked by intimate partner violence, and other forms of trauma (Covington and Bloom, 2007). Although GR programming is remarkable in that it recognizes these nuances for female offenders, studies have emerged that highlight its limitations when applied to trans offenders (Kerrison, 2018; Irvine-Baker et al, 2019; Kahle and Rosenbaum, 2021). This is not to say that GR programming should not be used when working with trans clients; rather, by incorporating an intersectional lens into existing programming (Kahle and Rosenbaum, 2021), GR programming can adequately serve clients who do not identify as heterosexual or cisgender.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Gender rules in the community corrections context: Examining how case managers navigate trans client supervision in a binary setting

Ellis¹,

Opsal

2023

Probation Journal

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This article explores one US residential community corrections facility and the ways that case managers navigate working with transgender women under supervision in a facility that relies on the sex binary for housing placement. Similar to other research on this population in prisons that has been conducted both within and outside of the US context, we find that case managers contend with significant uncertainty in their work with these clients because of a lack of specific and formal training. To contend with that uncertainty, case managers reported relying on Gender Responsive Training and the Prison Rape Elimination Act to guide their understanding of and work with trans clients. However, we also found a great deal of discretion in the ways case managers managed programming for their trans clients that disrupted the gendered organization of the facility. We conclude with specific programmatic recommendations based on these findings.

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“…Relatedly, all staff working on these units (and with incarcerated women in general) should be adequately trained to provide services and give directives in a gender-responsive and culturally sensitive manner (see Taylor et al, 2018; Van Hout et al, 2020). At a minimum, this involves developing cultural awareness and proactively responding to and correcting acts of sexism, racism, and homophobia by staff and other incarcerated people (Kahle & Rosenbaum, 2021). Beyond efforts from individual staff members, gender-responsive behavioral programs have been shown to improve psychological well-being and reduce rates of reincarceration for women above treatment as usual, including those with violent offense histories (Kubiak et al, 2016).…”

Section: Front-end Prevention Management Reform and Continual Advocacymentioning

confidence: 99%

Treating women incarcerated in or at-risk of restrictive placements: A statement of the problem and considerations for practice.

Batastini¹,

Davis²,

Jones³

et al. 2022

Psychological Services

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Although limited, extant research suggests that incarcerated women are more likely than men to be placed in restrictive housing (e.g., administrative or disciplinary segregation) for disruptive behaviors that are linked to psychiatric symptomology and interpersonal deficits. Yet, few scholarly works discuss specific interventions or recommendations for treating incarcerated women in or at-risk of segregation. In this paper, we address the extent to which criminogenic and mental health needs of incarcerated women likely apply to women often placed in segregation, offer considerations for treatment planning when working with this subpopulation, and describe the process of piloting a manualized program specifically developed for segregated clients with women in a state prison. Descriptive data on 18 program participants are reported. Among program completers (n = 10), reductions in emotional stability, wellness, and criminal attitudes were endorsed from pre-to post-treatments and all women were rule-violation free at 3-month follow-up. Although preliminary outcomes are promising, controlled treatment outcome research is needed. We conclude with a call to advocate for the humane treatment and management of women who are in or prone to restrictive housing. Impact StatementWomen in segregation units or are so-called "frequent flyers" on these units are a high-risk, high-needs group for which limited literature exists compared to men. We argue for the need to view these women as a unique subpopulation who require unique considerations and describe the adaptation of a promising intervention to help segregated women transition back to less restrictive settings. More rigorous program evaluations, however, are needed.

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What staff need to know: using elements of gender-responsive programming to create safer environments for system-involved LGBTQ girls and women

Cited by 9 publications

References 31 publications

Views and Experiences of LGBTQ+ People in Prison Regarding Their Psychosocial Needs: A Systematic Review of the Qualitative Research Evidence

Views and Experiences of LGBTQ+ People in Prison Regarding Their Psychosocial Needs: A Systematic Review of the Qualitative Research Evidence

Gender rules in the community corrections context: Examining how case managers navigate trans client supervision in a binary setting

Treating women incarcerated in or at-risk of restrictive placements: A statement of the problem and considerations for practice.

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