Research Opportunity

Background: The research project, conducted at Rutgers University under the guidance of Professor Steven Brechin, aims to shed light on the policies that affect transgender inmates in state-level prisons across the United States. Participation entails an interview with advocacy groups, like yours, to gain valuable insights and recommendations for policy reform.

Why Your Input Matters: Your organization's expertise and experience in advocating for transgender rights and care are invaluable. We believe that your insights and perspectives can significantly contribute to our understanding of the current policy landscape and potential areas for reform. Your voices are crucial in shaping the research outcomes.

Participation and Privacy: If your organization chooses to participate, we would like to schedule an interview with one of your representatives, which will be conducted remotely through Zoom for your convenience. We assure you that all responses and data collected will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. The research team is committed to maintaining the privacy of all participants.

Next Steps: We kindly request a representative from your organization to participate in an interview with our research team. During this interview, we will discuss your views on the survey findings and gather your insights and recommendations regarding policies pertaining to transgender care and housing, particularly within the New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC).

Contact Us: If your organization is interested in participating or if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us by email at bcp@scarletmail.rutgers.

We look forward to the possibility of collaborating with your organization on this important research.