CA LGBT inmates detail life behind bars

LGBT inmates in the California prison system allege a culture of sexual abuse, discrimination, and, for some, violence.

The Bay Area Reporter has corresponded with a small group of inmates, who are, or were, part of an LGBT support group at California Medical Facility in Vacaville. They shared their experiences, how current law aimed to protect them is working, and what they feel should be done to help mitigate the disproportionate injustices LGBT people face in jail.