Facility Advisory
Our Facility Advisory Program advocates for transgender incarcerated individuals and trains prisons & jail detention staff on a comprehensive standard of care for the transgender and gender non-conforming population that is incarcerated. This training consists of; holistic care, sensitivity training, and PREA compliance for transgender incarcerated people. In this way, it is our duty to educate prison & jail staff to make sure that TGNC people facing incarceration are treated fairly and kept safe out of harm's way & treated with respect while serving time in Georgia State Prison facilities.
Program Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Facility Advisory Program?
The Facility Advisory Program is a TRANScending Barriers Atlanta program that advocates for transgender incarcerated individuals and trains prison and jail detention staff on a comprehensive standard of care for the transgender and gender non-conforming population that is incarcerated.
Who does the program serve?
The program focuses on transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) people facing incarceration, and on the prison and jail detention staff who are trained to work with them.
What does the training cover?
Training consists of holistic care, sensitivity training, and PREA compliance for transgender incarcerated people.
Where does this work take place?
The program's stated goal is to educate prison and jail staff so that TGNC people facing incarceration are treated fairly, kept safe out of harm's way, and treated with respect while serving time in Georgia State Prison facilities.
How can I get involved or learn more?
You can reach TRANScending Barriers Atlanta through the Contact Us page, sign up for the mailing list for updates, or donate to support the organization's programs.
What other programs does TRANScending Barriers Atlanta offer?
Alongside the Facility Advisory Program, the organization lists Gender & Name Change Assistance, Re-Entry Transitional Support, Trans Incarcerated Advocacy, and the TRANS Peer Empowerment Group. See the Programs page for the full list.
📍 P.O. Box 889 Winston, GA 30187