Why Jails are not a Safe Space for Trans People
On March 20th, 2022, Damien Ortaga, a 25 year old trans person was found unresponsive at King County Jail located in downtown Seattle. Damien Ortaga’s death is the third death of four at the King County Jail in the last 2 months, and will be added to the ever-growing list of transgender people of color who have been lost to violence or otherwise preventable deaths in 2022. Before Damien was tragically incarcerated, Damien made numerous attempts to access resources for survival and mental health. After Damien was found unresponsive in a cell at King County jail, Damien was transported to Harborview Medical Center. While at Harborview, the Court ordered Damien’s release and a day later, Damien passed.
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Serving My Community: Thoughts from Paralegal and Direct Services Coordinator, Nicole Perry
Existing in today’s world with the intersectionalities of being Black and trans is tough. A lot of work is out there to be done. But so much of it is not by our community. I know we need a break but at the same time, we can’t have those who haven’t had our experiences speak for us. And that’s where I come in.
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PROTECT TRANS KIDS - A Post Amicus Brief from Legal Services
LRP has recently had a chance to expand our legal work, strengthen our partnerships with other organizations and advocate for trans youth. We were contacted earlier this year by an attorney representing a child in foster care navigating this system in a rural count….
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