Sylvia Rivera Law Project

The SRLP Prisoner Justice Project provides assistance in civil matters to people held in New York City jails and in New York State Prisons. We are unable to provide direct legal services with criminal cases or appeals of criminal cases although we are happy to work with your attorney to ensure trans-competent representation. We are able to provide the following services: assistance with name changes, identity documents, obtaining hormones, obtaining gender appropriate undergarments, preparing for parole appearances, advocacy and support around sexual violence, transfers and requests for alternate housing, conditions of solitary, mental health care needs and assessments, obtaining correct sentence calculations, review and appeal of disciplinary solitary confinement (Tier IIIs), and other civil matters concerning conditions of confinement. Serving individuals in New York area only.