Assisting LGBTQ+ Individuals in Criminal Justice
Julie Truschel
June 17, 2022
President Biden proclaimed June 2022 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month, which provides a fitting opportunity to review interactions of the LGBTQ+ community with correctional services. As identification terms have evolved, so has the acronym representing this group. Research reviewed from different periods is evident by changing terms, which is a dynamic process that becomes more inclusive through time. Regardless of the terms used, research shows