New DOJ Video Teaches Cops (and Everyone) How to Respect Trans People
The video touches on the tense history between police and trans people, and encourages officers unsure about pronouns to simply ask.
August 25 2016 12:19 PM
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The video touches on the tense history between police and trans people, and encourages officers unsure about pronouns to simply ask.
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