Last month, our bikers finished their cross country journey and wrapped up their fundraising. Here’s their update and a final thank you! Thank you to the Brazen Saddles for your incredible contribution to our collective work! We were very pleased to finish the trip in Oceanside, CA on June 21–the summer solstice, three-month anniversary of […]
NEW: Trans Healthcare Infographic from SRLP and GLAAD!
For the past ten years, SRLP’s has worked to end the Department of Health’s discriminatory ban on transition-related care, and build a movement of support for trans healthcare. We couldn’t have done it without the support of organizations like GLAAD, our collaborator on this infographic and many others in our public education campaign to end the Medicaid […]
Photos & History: SRLP From 2002 to Today!
So much to do and so much to celebrate! Here is a brief history of our victories, not to mention all of the community events, daily legal services, and collaboration with our partners and allies! 2002 SRLP began as a one-person fellowship project at the Urban Justice Center. 2003 SRLP wins victory in Doe v. Bell, establishing […]
What is freedom? A poem by Synthia China Blast
Read “Freedom,” an incarcerated transgender woman’s poetic encouragement for self-determination. “Freedom,” by Ms. Synthia China Blast To see what we have never seen To be what we have never been To shed the chrysalis and fly Depart the earth—kiss the sky To be reborn becoming someone new Is this a dream or is it […]
SRLP’s Alisha Williams on HuffPost Live: Trauma-Informed Care and Safety-Based Responses for Transgender People in Prison
Alisha Williams on Huffington Post Live discusses the current situation for Jane Doe, a transgender teenage girl of color, who was recently transferred from a treatment facility back to solitary confinement at a boys’ prison facility. She urges people to join community organizing efforts to ensure Jane Doe receives gender-affirming and trauma-informed care. Alisha also discusses […]
A New ID in NYC, But Still More Work To Do
Have you heard about New York City’s new municipal ID? Thanks to the collaborative work of SRLP, Make the Road, NYLAG, and the Urban Justice Center, among many other community-based organizations, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law a new bill creating a Municipal ID. This city-based ID would be available to all applicants who are […]
Gender-Affirming ID, Medicaid Coverage, & More with SRLP’s Reina Gossett on HuffPost Live
Last week, SRLP’s Reina Gossett was joined by Mara Keisling, Patricia Harrington, Noah Lewis, and Kye Campbell-Fox on Huffington Post Live to discuss the obstacles transgender people face when trying to obtain gender-affirming identity documents. SRLP works to push state and city agencies to allow transgender people to change their documents to accurately reflect their name […]
Meet Maria Elena Covarrubias, SRLP Summer Intern!
Learn some fun facts about one of our summer interns and check back soon to meet the others! To apply for an SRLP internship visit: http://srlp.org/get-involved/jobs-internships Name, Position and Team at SRLP: Maria Elena Covarrubias, SRLP Direct Service Intern and Red Umbrella Project Intern- Alternative to Incarceration Project Pronouns: They/Them What do you do to […]
From someone currently incarcerated in the prison system: The Prison Rape Elimination Act is not working as it should.
Warning: The following letter includes topics of sexual mistreatment or abuse. If you may be triggered by these topics, proceed with caution. In her last letter, Lennea shared with us an incident of sexual harassment and her attempts at seeking basic protective measures, and the resulting injustice she received at the hands of the prison […]
SRLP Honors the Life of Mia Henderson: Trans Lives Matter!
SRLP is outraged and deeply saddened to hear of the death of Mia Henderson, the fifth trans woman of color murdered in the last 41 days. Wherever you live, now is the time to organize in solidarity with trans women of color & fight for trans liberation! Read more here: http://agurlzguide.org/5th-trans-woman-color-murdered-41-days