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This paper places a spotlight on the challenges and opportunities to address the overincarceration of the LGBTQ+ population. Overrepresentation of People Who Identify As LGBTQ+ In The Criminal Legal System, is a paper by Professor Jane Hereth from the University of Wisconsin Madison, commissioned by the Foundation. The paper provides an in-depth look at the systemic and structural issues facing individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, especially people of color and trans people, and highlights promising programs that are interrupting the pathways to incarceration and addressing the needs of this population. A press release announcing Dr. Hereth's paper is attached and an accompanying blog post can be found on the SJC website.