Sexual orientation in forensic settings

The chapter’s author aims to provide definitions and examples for key terms relative to lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people and the oppression resulting from societal response to sexual orientation. Next, an overview of the rates and trends of LGB engagement with forensic institutions is provided...

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Main Author: Natale, Anthony P. (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: Handbook of forensic social work
Year: 2024, Pages: 87-101
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Keywords:
Sexual Orientation
Homosexuality
bisexuality
LGB pathways
Incarceration
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Summary:The chapter’s author aims to provide definitions and examples for key terms relative to lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people and the oppression resulting from societal response to sexual orientation. Next, an overview of the rates and trends of LGB engagement with forensic institutions is provided. Then, he provides an overview of constitutional and legislated rights that impact LGB people in forensic settings are reviewed. The LGB prison pipeline is discussed in detail next. The author closes the chapter with a listing of crucial reforms needed relative to LGB experiences with forensic settings, along with a discussion of critical strategies for social workers to engage in to accomplish these goals.
Item Description:Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 98-101
Physical Description:Diagramme
ISBN:9780197694732