Unjust: How the Broken Criminal Justice System Fails LGBT People
Channel: Movement Advancement Project
Date: 2016-02-22

This video provides an overview of a report released on February 23, 2016, entitled "Unjust: How the Broken Criminal Justice System Fails LGBT People. The video summarizes research showing that LGBT people are overrepresented in the criminal justice system. It also show pervasive stigma and discrimination, biased enforcement of laws, and discriminatory policing strategies mean that LGBT people are disproportionately likely to interact with law enforcement and to have their lives criminalized. LGBT people are also treated unfairly once they enter the system; the report shows how they are disproportionately incarcerated and face abuse while incarcerated. Finally, the report sheds light on the fact that LGBT people face unique and considerable challenges in the struggle to rebuild their lives after experiences with law enforcement—and particularly after time spent in a correctional facility.