This event looks at LGBTQ+ adults in the prison system, presenting findings from two studies:

Kayleigh Charlton, Research Associate at Children and Young People's Centre for Justice

"LGBTQ+ pains of imprisonment: A letter writing study"

This presentation will explore some of the findings from a small-n letter writing study with LGBTQ+ prisoners in the UK. This study was conducted during a period of unrest surrounding the rights and placement of transgender prisoners in the UK prison system. The letters draw out a series of LGBTQ+ specific pains of imprisonment including bullying and discrimination, uncertainty and belonging and lack of LGBTQ+ specific support and resources.

Sally Evans, Chartered & Registered Forensic Psychologist

“To explore the lived experiences of trans and gender diverse prisoners residing in the women’s prison estate”

This presentation will outline the findings from a study into the lived experiences of trans and gender diverse (TGD) prisoners residing in the women’s prison estate in England & Wales. In-depth interviews were carried out with 7 participants from across 4 women’s prisons. This presentation will explore the four main themes which emerged from the interviews, including how structural support met TGD prisoners needs, how gender affirmation influenced wellbeing, how interpersonal interactions were understood, and the impact of discrimination.

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This is an online event. It is part of LGBTQ+ life courses – health and social care research. See all upcoming events at the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Health and Social Care Workforce.