It appears that not only Target retail stores is changing its transgenders policy. A detention facility for immigrants opening later this year in Texas will include a special unit for transgender people.
Transgender immigrants often face particular challenges, including a higher risk of sexual assault, an inability to get hormone replacement treatments, and dealing with guards unfamiliar with gender identity issues.
Under Federal guidelines, detention staff should ask incoming detainees about their chosen gender identity and make accommodations based on their preference. The guidelines include instructions on conducting searches, providing clothing based on a detainee's stated gender identity, and maintaining safety.
However, as long as there are no mechanisms to enforce these guidelines, it is unlikely that transgender people will be not subjected to abuse and mistreatment.
Transgender immigrants often face particular challenges, including a higher risk of sexual assault, an inability to get hormone replacement treatments, and dealing with guards unfamiliar with gender identity issues.
Under Federal guidelines, detention staff should ask incoming detainees about their chosen gender identity and make accommodations based on their preference. The guidelines include instructions on conducting searches, providing clothing based on a detainee's stated gender identity, and maintaining safety.
However, as long as there are no mechanisms to enforce these guidelines, it is unlikely that transgender people will be not subjected to abuse and mistreatment.
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