Being a women who is transgender within a women's prison does come with its challenges. I am often targeted by staff who are transphobic, and at times I have suffered sexual abuse at the hands of other inmates. I often wonder why when I am touched inappropriately why am I not view as a victim? … Continue reading Being a Transgender Woman in a Woman’s Prison
Our Human Nature
By: Latonia Bellamy How can one be judged by the human nature we all innately have? How can we separate being a human being and an incarcerated inmate? To assert that Minor is a security threat to the cisgender population is to essentially state that all women who are trans are a security threat to … Continue reading Our Human Nature
Justice 4 Demi Statement on Pregnancies at Edna Mahan
Justice 4 Demi is a juvenile justice and LGBTQ rights organization founded by Demi Minor, a trans inmate currently housed at Edna Mahan Correctional Facility. About Demi Minor Demi is currently serving a 30 year sentence with a mandatory minimum of 25 for manslaughter from when she was 16 years old. During her time in … Continue reading Justice 4 Demi Statement on Pregnancies at Edna Mahan
Freedom, Love, Pregnancy, and Trauma
My name is Latonia Bellamy I am 31 years old. I am currently serving a Life Sentence. I have been incarcerated for 12 years. While incarcerated here at Edna Mahan Correctional Facility I have maintained a phenomenal institutional record. I have completed several vocational, therapeutic, educational, social service and religious programs. I obtained an Assossiates … Continue reading Freedom, Love, Pregnancy, and Trauma
EMCF Ignoring Discrimination, Allowing Sex Abuse, and Causing Women to Remain Silent
To: Attorney General, American Civil Liberties Union, New Jersey Department of Corrections, Governors Office, Edna Mahan Correctional FacilityFrom: Demi Minor 494475EDate: January 28, 2022 Please accept this letter with regards to the above mentioned abuse taking place at Edna Mahan Correctional Facility. Prior to writing this letter, I tried repeatedly to address this matter with … Continue reading EMCF Ignoring Discrimination, Allowing Sex Abuse, and Causing Women to Remain Silent
Open Letter: Transgender Women Denied Housing in State Run Drug Program
To: Administrator Stem, New Jersey Department of Corrections, Governor's Office, Edna Mahan Correctional Facility, Justin Hoffer Division of Civil RightsFrom: Ms. Demi Minor 494475EDate: January 31, 2022 For over a year I have been requesting treatment for my substance abuse issues. I have taken the assessment for the Hillcrest Drug Treatment Program, and the assessment … Continue reading Open Letter: Transgender Women Denied Housing in State Run Drug Program
Being Treated As Half of a Woman
The Edna Mahan Correctional Facility (EMCF) administration has continued to deny women who are transgender housing in several units within EMCF which has caused other women to be uprooted from their cells. Transgender women are not permitted housing in about 30 wings of EMCF and 3-4 buildings, this is at the discretion of Administrator Stem … Continue reading Being Treated As Half of a Woman
New Pictures from Demi
Demi has been desperate to get the world to see her as she is, and finally she was able to send us some photos of her since she transitioned. Since being transferred to Edna Mahan, Demi has had no problem getting the gender affirming items she is entitled to as an inmate in the state … Continue reading New Pictures from Demi
Press Statement: Violence at EMCF
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOn September 10, 2021 a Inmate who was transferred from a male facility and is now housed at Edna Mahan Correctional Facility managed to viciously assault a correctional police sergeant and others. The sergeant was observed with blood dripping from his face and numerous injuries to his face.The inmate along with 3 others … Continue reading Press Statement: Violence at EMCF
Dear Fellow Advocates,
I really don't know how to write this email, yet I am calling on you..As many of you know I am currently incarcerated at Edna Mahan Correctional Facility where inmate safety and abuse have been hot topics. Today as a transgender woman, I feel compelled to bring something to your attention before it gets any … Continue reading Dear Fellow Advocates,
Justice 4 Demi 