Kentucky

1. Policy: Kentucky Corrections Policies and Procedures 14.8: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex Offenders
2. Language: Initial Screening and Placement.
   1. All transgender and intersex inmates shall be classified in accordance with CPP 18.1 and considering the risk of being sexually abused by other inmates or sexually abusive toward other inmates.
   2. An assessment to determine the housing of transgender and intersex inmates shall be made on a case-by-case basis via an individualized assessment of the inmate with input from medical and mental health staff, security supervisors, and classification staff within 72 hours of admission, excluding weekends and holidays. A determination shall not be made based on genital status alone.
   3. Transgender and intersex inmates shall be given the opportunity to shower privately from other inmates.

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Fyodor Dostoevsky