What is the Impact of the PIC on LGBTQ+ Lives?

“The PIC is especially dangerous for queer and trans people. Outside prisons, queer and trans people are vulnerable to being targeted by law enforcement for gender identity and presentation [and crimes of survival or political resistance]. In prisons, queer and trans people, and in particular trans women, face high rates of violence, sexual assault and harassment, especially from prison staff.”
http://www.autostraddle.com/5-things-to-know-about-prison-abolition-and-the-prison-industrial-complex-229575/
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“The data is clear: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ ) people are overrepresented at every stage of criminal justice system, starting with juvenile justice system involvement. They are arrested, incarcerated, and subjected to community supervision at significantly higher rates than straight and cisgender people. This is especially true for trans people and queer women. And while incarcerated, LGBTQ individuals are subject to particularly inhumane conditions and treatment.”

Alexi Jones, March 2, 2021