Oregon Creates High-Paying Role for Trans Inmate Services Amid Budget Shortfalls

Oregon's Department of Corrections has created a six-figure role for a gender-affirming care coordinator amid budget shortfalls, hiring a staff member who will oversee a program that provides services to trans inmates and earn between $78,000 and $115,000 annually. The move is seen as a positive step towards addressing the needs of transgender individuals in the correctional system. However, some may question the timing given the current budget constraints.