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Transgenders in N.Y. juvenile jails get new policy

Started by Shana A, June 19, 2008, 07:34:32 PM

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June 19, 2008, 07:34:32 PM Last Edit: June 20, 2008, 05:56:05 AM by Zythyra
Transgenders in N.Y. juvenile jails get new policy
By Mike Groll, AP

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-06-19-transgender_N.htm 

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Transgender youth in New York's juvenile detention centers can now wear whatever uniform they choose, be called by whatever name they want and ask for special housing under a new anti-discrimination policy that advocacy groups say is among the nation's most progressive.

"New York is way ahead of the curve," said Roberta Sklar, a spokeswoman for the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force.

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