A B’Old Woman • 899 implied HN points • 17 Jun 24
- Frances shares her experience of living in a women's jail alongside a trans-identifying male who was involved in an assault against her. It highlights her struggle and feelings of vulnerability in that situation.
- After living with this man in the self-care unit, Frances had to negotiate living arrangements and ensure safety while also trying to keep the peace, indicating complex dynamics in prison life.
- Corrections NZ policies on housing trans-identifying males with women have changed over time, but Frances emphasizes that these men are still fundamentally men, impacting how women feel in these environments.