Overview

What is life really like for LGBTQIA+ people behind bars? This book offers the most up-to-date global research on the experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals in prison, cutting through layers of secrecy and stigma to reveal the harsh realities of incarceration. Drawing on evidence from the UK, US, Brazil and beyond, it highlights how protective segregation, institutionalised homophobia and identity-based violence compound trauma and social harm. Through a compelling conversational narrative, the authors explore institutionalised homophobia and offer evidence-based recommendations for policy makers. This essential resource challenges punitive prison norms and advocates for trauma-informed, inclusive approaches to justice and rehabilitation worldwide.

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9781529253511

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'This is a valuable and interesting contribution to understanding the lived experience of queer prisoners. The authors provide rich insights into how LGBTQ+ prisoners experience a number of transitions as they enter and navigate the prison system.' Adam Tate, Nottingham Trent University

Author Information

Scott Thomas is a higher education student of criminology, business and psychology in a UK prison. Jonathan Glazzard is Rosalind Hollis Professor of Education for Social Justice at the University of Hull.

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