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Author(s): Lisa Mottet, John M. Ohle
Organization: National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Policy Institute; National Coalition for the Homeless
Publication Date: 2003
Transgender people are disproportionately represented in the homeless population because of the frequent discrimination they face at home, in school and on the job.
Homeless transgender people can experience extreme difficulties obtaining adequate and safe shelter because many facilities have rules about gender-related dress or appearance.
Rules about the following can create problems:
Intake processes and confidentiality;
Harassment;
Showers;
R...