The Work

How We Serve 

There are currently 28 men’s prisons and 5 women’s prisons, housing over 55,000 prisoners in the state of Georgia. It is estimated that nearly 4% (around 2000 people) identify as TGNC.  This number does not include city and county facilities, nor is it reflective of those who are suffering silently and afraid for their lives to be found out.  Freedom Overground is the only organization that provides direct incarceration support for TGNC people in Georgia prisons.

 Resource Guides

There are currently 28 men’s prisons and 5 women’s prisons, housing over 55,000 prisoners in the state of Georgia. It is estimated that nearly 4% (around 2000 people) identify as TGNC.  This number does not include city and county facilities, nor is it reflective of those who are suffering silently and afraid for their lives to be found out.  Freedom Overground is the only organization that provides direct incarceration support for TGNC people in Georgia prisons.

The resource guides are updated annually in order to provide the most up-to-date information available at the time of publication.

  • Trans 101 - Information about Trans issues and new discoveries or changes in the medical community involving TGNC health care.

  • Trans Prisoner's Right - Information on  TGNC prisoners’ rights and resources for trans-friendly legal assistance.

  • Making Medical Requests - Giving prisoners step-by-step instructions on the procedures for requesting hormones or gender-affirming items.

Re-entry Support

Re-entry Backpack - When folks are returning home, they do not want to suffer the indignity of being dependent on loved ones. Our Backpacks contain essentials for starting a new life, such as :

A prepaid cell phone with minutes

A wallet with a re-loadable cash card

Personal Care Items

Seasonal clothing

Steel toe work boots

Journal and much more.

Medicine Bag -The Medicine Bag reminds us that we are not alone as we walk our path. We have allies to help us learn even when times are difficult. Our Medicine bag is a program that helps cover the cost of medical care after incarceration, so there are no lapses in treatment. When funds are available, we also assist in therapy & trauma recovery services for Post Incarceration Syndrome.

Trans Injustice Stories - Trans Injustice Stories is the first and only comprehensive research study of TGNCI people who are Justice involved. TGNCI prisoners are the most harmed by incarceration. They are more likely to be abandoned by family, neglected by the prison administration, and abused by corrections officers and other inmates. Our project will document the stories of TGNCI people, their history prior to incarceration, their experiences during incarceration, and their lives post-incarceration.