To protect and to serve? A phenomenological exploration of interactions between black transgender women and law enforcement in the Midwest
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Current research indicates transgender women of color are experiencing what is being referred to as an "epidemic of violence," with increased prevalence of murder, physical and sexual assault, and verbal harassment in their communities. Prevalence rates are likely underestimated due to potential underreporting of rates of violence and discrimination. Law enforcement personnel are in a unique position to mitigate this violence among transgender women of color, however past research shows that law enforcement may in some instances perpetuate already existing violence with this population instead of preventing and intervening in these situations. One limitation of the existing research is that little is known about how transgender women of color experience interactions with police. This study aimed to add to the limited research by using an intersectional theoretical framework to better understand these interactions. Research questions were answered using a phenomenological research design. Data from interviews with transgender women of color in the Midwest about their experiences with law enforcement and what they take away from these experiences were analyzed using an inductive interpretive analysis. The results from this study can be used to inform policy intervention development to enhance the safety of transgender women of color in their communities
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Ph. D.