An estimated 35% of transgender inmates held in prisons and 34% held in local jails reported experiencing one or more incidents of sexual victimization by another inmate or facility staff in the past 12 months or since admission, if less than 12 months.

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According to a report by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, transgender inmates are at a significantly higher risk of sexual victimization in prison and jail settings compared to their cisgender counterparts, with the percentages reflecting the heightened vulnerability of this group.

An Estimated 35% of Transgender Inmates Held in Prisons and 34