• Violence against LGBT people - Wikipedia

    Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people sometimes experience violence directed toward their sexuality or gender identity. This violence may be enacted by the state, as in laws prescribing punishment for homosexual acts, or by individuals. It may be psychological or physical and motivated by homophobia, lesbophobia, biphobia, and transphobia. Influencing factors may be cultural, religious, or political mores and biases.

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  • Incidents of Anti-LGBTQ Hate Violence in 2019 | GLAAD

    2019/06/24 · GLAAD mourns the loss of LGBTQ people in the U.S. and around the world who lost their lives to anti-LGBTQ hate violence. Detroit, MI: Two black gay men - Alunte Davis (21) and Timothy Blancher (20), were targeted, shot, and

  • LGBT Violence is On the Rise, and Our Government Is to ...

    2018/03/19 · Despite the dramatic surge in violence, many outside of the LGBTQ+ community remain unaware of the statistics due to media silence. A report released by Media Matters earlier this month found that in 2017, anti-LGBTQ+ violence was mentioned on broadcast and cable TV news only 22 times on just seven different channels for a …

  • Home | LGBTQ Institute

    We see you. We stand with you. The Institute builds collaborations across LGBTQ Anti Violence and Domestic Violence fields, leveraging the strengths of each to improve impact. We increase public awareness and enhance state ...

  • LGBTQ Survivors of Sexual Violence | RAINN

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  • LGBTQ-hate violence increased during Pride Month, …

    2019/08/16 · Twenty-two anti-LGBTQ protests, two deaths in detention and 14 murders — all in about nine weeks this summer. The U.S. National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) released a report ...

  • Human Rights Campaign - Sexual Assault and the …

    2015/04/10 · Sexual violence affects every demographic and every community – including LGBTQ people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), lesbian, gay and bisexual people experience sexual violence at similar or higher rates than straight people. ...

  • LGBTQ Abuse | The National Domestic Violence Hotline

    If you are afraid your internet usage might be monitored, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224. Users of web browser Microsoft Edge will be redirected to Google when clicking

  • Hate Crimes and Violence Against LGBTQ People | …

    2011/08/15 · This report presents an overview of research about LGBTQ hate crimes from law enforcement statistics, opinion polls and several studies published since 2006. Michelle A. Marzullo and Alyn J. Libman, 2009 This report ...

  • About Us | LGBTQ DV Capacity Building

    About Us The Institute is a joint effort between the Northwest Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse and the National Coalition Anti-Violence Programs. As organizations founded “by and for” LGBTQ survivors of abuse, we know the power of centering survivors’ expertise when building solutions to violence.

  • Coronavirus restrictions highlight LGBTQ domestic …

    2020/04/17 · New York’s Anti-Violence Project serves LGBTQ people who are experiencing violence by offering a 24/7 bilingual (English/Spanish) crisis intervention hotline. A list of additional resources have been compiled by the Human Rights Campaign .

  • The Day Ahead' looks at LGBTQ domestic violence - …

    2018/10/31 · An in-depth look by Newsy's morning show on how the complicated issue of domestic violence can be even more difficult in the LGBTQ community. Learn more about this story …

  • LGBTQ Homeless Fear Violence, Illness As Coronavirus ...

    2020/03/24 · NEW YORK, March 23 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The corona virus is causing the closure of homeless centers across the United States, putting LGBT+ people without housing at increased risk of suicide, health complications or hate crimes, according to homelessness experts. ...

  • Report Shows Massive Increase In Anti-LGBTQ Violence ...

    2018/01/22 · According to the report, an 86 percent increase in hate violence homicides in the U.S. last year makes 2017 the deadliest year yet for the LGBTQ community. The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs, a coalition ...

  • Rise in attacks against the LGBTQ community during …

    2019/06/09 · The recent rash of hate crimes include the shooting death of Ronald Trey Peters, who was on his way to work in Georgia. #LGBTQ #hatecrimes #pridemonth

  • Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer Domestic Violence ...

    LGBTQ domestic violence perpetrators often control their partners’ expressions of sexual identity and connections to and within the larger LGBTQ community. LGBTQ domestic violence perpetrators may sabotage or disallow a transgendered partner access to his/her prescribed hormones, often medically required during the transition process.

  • Stop LGBTQ Violence - Home | Facebook

    Stop LGBTQ Violence. 2.7K likes. The #NoSochi Campaign: Stop inequality, hate, and violence against LGBT individuals. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a Page. See actions taken by

  • LGBTQ-Violence Prevention

    Violence Prevention in LGBTQ Community Ugly Ducklings: A National Campaign to Reduce Bullying and Harassment of LGBTQ Youth The Ugly Duckling Campaign is the result of a partnership between award-winning playwright, Carolyn Gage and Hardy Girls Healthy Women.

  • LGBT Rights | Human Rights Watch

    2020/05/08 · People around the world face violence and inequality—and sometimes torture, even execution—because of who they love, how they look, or who they are. Sexual orientation and gender identity are ...

  • Futures Without Violence - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans ...

    Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans/GNC, and Queer IPV FUTURES LGBTQ Intimate Partner Violence Materials How to use the Safety Card and Poster Quick Tips for LGBTQ Inclusive Health Settings LGBTQ Health and Ally Resources.

  • LGBTQIA Victims | WomensLaw.org

    2018/09/12 · Information on domestic violence in the LGBTQIA community. Important: Even if courts are closed, you can still file for a protection order and other emergency relief. See our FAQ on Courts and COVID-19.Let us know: How can WomensLaw better serve you during these difficult times?

  • Beyond the Wheel: Domestic Violence in LGBTQ ...

    2020/04/07 · This webinar will center on the importance of building awareness of the context of LGBTQ people’s lives as a key component in supporting creative, effective advocacy with LGBTQ survivors. Through story sharing and examples, we

  • Home - NYC Anti-Violence Project - Lesbian, Gay, …

    violence. The NCAVP LGBTQ and HIV Affected Intimate Partner Violence in 2015 report highlights the ways in which broader anti-LGBTQ bias, racism, ableism, and other forms of oppression make communities uniquely vulnerable

  • Am I next?': Killings in El Salvador leave transgender …

    2017/03/28 · SAN JUAN TALPA, El Salvador (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Every time the neighborhood dogs bark at night, Teresa, a 44-year-old transgender woman in El Salvador, wakes up in a panic.

  • LGBTQ Nation / The Most Followed LGBTQ News Source ...

    2019/08/27 · LGBTQ and domestic violence organizations are trying to get a Tennessee prosecutor disbarred for saying that he doesn’t prosecute domestic violence cases involving same-sex couples. Coffee ...

  • Significant acts of violence against LGBT people - …

    This is a list of notable homophobic, biphobic and transphobic violence. Examples include corrective rape and other types of assault. See list of unlawfully killed transgender people for homicides of transgender people.

  • Sexual violence & individuals who identify as lgbtq

    2 Sexual violence & individuals who identify as LGBTQ reluctant to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity to service providers and researchers, making accurate statistics on the LGBTQ community challenging to obtain.

  • LGBT Youth | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender ...

    Effects on Education and Mental Health Exposure to violence can have negative effects on the education and health of any young person and may account for some of the health-related disparities between LGB and heterosexual youth. 4-6 According to the 2015 YRBS, LGB students were 140% (12% v. 5%) more likely to not go to school at least …

  • LGBTQ and Domestic Violence

    2020/05/09 · The facts about LGBTQ partner abuse/domestic violence are often hidden by numerous myths and misconceptions. Common myths and misconceptions include the belief that women are not violent, that men are not commonly victims, that LGBTQ domestic violence is mutual, and that there are no significant differences between heterosexual domestic violence and same-gender domestic violence…

  • LGBT Youth | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender ...

    Effects on Education and Mental Health Exposure to violence can have negative effects on the education and health of any young person and may account for some of the health-related disparities between LGB and heterosexual youth. 4-6 According to the 2015 YRBS, LGB students were 140% (12% v. 5%) more likely to not go to school at least …

  • LGBTQ and Domestic Violence

    2020/05/09 · The facts about LGBTQ partner abuse/domestic violence are often hidden by numerous myths and misconceptions. Common myths and misconceptions include the belief that women are not violent, that men are not commonly victims, that LGBTQ domestic violence is mutual, and that there are no significant differences between heterosexual domestic violence and same-gender domestic violence…

  • A clinic’s ingenious way to help domestic violence …

    2020/03/25 · A National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Study conducted in 2011 stated that LGBTQ communities of color are one of the demographic groups experiencing high incidents of domestic violence ...

  • Anti-LGBTQ Violence Rocks Poland - James Finn - The …

    2019/08/06 · Anti-LGBTQ violence has erupted in Poland In cities all over the country, mobs have attacked LGBT Pride parades. In the medium-sized city of Bialystok, eyewitnesses report violence reminiscent of ...

  • LGBTQ Youth, Teen Dating Violence, & Sexual Violence ...

    2019/06/17 · LGBTQ youth who are homeless are at an increased risk to experience sexual violence. When compared to heterosexual peers, these youth are 7.4x more likely to experience acts of sexual violence and 3 – 7x more likely to engage in survival sex to meet basic needs like food, shelter, and toiletries.

  • The Guardian - Violent deaths of LGBT people in Brazil …

    2018/01/22 · Violent deaths of LGBT people in Brazil have hit an all-time high following a sudden spike last year, new research reveals. At least 445 LGBT Brazilians died as victims of homophobia in 2017 – a ...

  • Anti-gay hate crimes on the rise, FBI says, and they likely ...

    2019/07/01 · If you've experienced or witnessed anti-LGBTQ violence, or are concerned about someone who has, you can call the Anti-Violence Project hotline 24/7 at 212-714-1141. All calls are confidential. You ...

  • Hate Crime Statistics and Prevention - PFLAG

    Because this data is gathered from LGBTQ anti-violence programs across the United States, it differs from, and tends to paint a clearer picture than, data from official sources. While we applaud the heightened visibility of LGBTQ issues and increased acceptance of people who are LGBTQ, hate crimes remain a sobering and unfortunate reality for too …

  • 2/24/2015 LGBTQ 101: Terminology, Concepts, and …

    2/24/2015 1 LGBTQ 101: Terminology, Concepts, and Intimate Partner Violence February 17, 2015 Molly M. Herrmann Humble Pie Consulting, LLC The WI Department of Children and Families, Domestic Abuse Program supports this

  • Anti-LGBTQ Violence Skyrockets - James Finn - The …

    2019/06/17 · Being LGBTQ is enough to put anyone at elevated risk of assault. Being LGBTQ and Black, Latinx, or a migrant ups the chances of assault dramatically. On June 7, the epidemic of violence in the UK ...

  • Gun Violence Is an LGBT Issue | Lambda Legal

    2016/06/14 · We can no longer be silent about gun violence as an LGBT issue. Until this weekend, when we said our communities are under attack, you might have assumed we meant legal attacks to eviscerate the rights of LGBT ...

  • NCAVP LGBTQ INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE IN …

    LGBTQ Intimate Partner Violence Statistics in 2016 In 2016, NCAVP received 2,032 reports of LGBTQ and HIV affected Intimate Partner Violence to 14 of our member programs in nine states. Self-Identified/Other 2% White 39%

  • Intimate Partner Violence in LGBTQ communities » LGBT ...

    Current Status Not Enrolled Price Free Get Started Login to Enroll Course Materials In this webinar, Xavier Quinn will explore the dynamics of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) when LGBTQ individuals are involved. This includes exploring tactics of abuse that are unique to LGBTQ communities and the culturally-specific needs of LGBTQ survivors. This webinar will also … Intimate Partner Violence ...

  • RETHINKING LGBTQ POLICY SERIES: POLICY ...

    RETHINKING LGBTQ POLICY SERIES: POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION USING A RACIAL, DISABILITY, AND LGBTQ JUSTICE FRAMEWORK A National LGBTQ Task Force Policy Brief

  • Ghana: Discrimination, Violence against LGBT People ...

    2018/01/08 · The 72-page report, “’No Choice but to Deny Who I Am’: Violence and Discrimination against LGBT People in Ghana,” shows how retention of section 104(1)(b) of the Criminal Offences Act ...

  • LGBTQ Intimate Partner Violence - Asian Pacific …

    LGBTQ Intimate partner Violence The CDC’s 2010 national study found that lesbian, gay and bisexual people experience intimate partner and sexual violence at the same or higher rates as heterosexual people, although bisexual women experienced violence at overall higher rates: ...

  • LGBTQ Relationships | Sexual Harassment and Assault ...

    Understanding Violence in LGBTQ Relationships - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Statistics The prevalence of IPV among LGBTQ couples is difficult to identify. Gathering data is difficult because people may not feel safe to identify their sexual orientation or gender identity when seeking help.

  • Domestic Violence in the LGBT Community - Center for ...

    2013/02/04 · LGBTQ Rights Domestic Violence in the LGBT Community A Fact Sheet June 14, 2011, 9:00 am Download this fact sheet Read this fact sheet in your web browser Law enforcement, government agencies, and ...

  • LGBTQ Rights | Southern Poverty Law Center

    In addition, our Intelligence Project is monitoring and exposing the activities of anti-LGBTQ hate groups that disseminate demonizing propaganda and promote a climate of bigotry and violence against the LGBTQ community.

  • L.G.B.T. People Are More Likely to Be Targets of Hate ...

    2016/06/16 · L.G.B.T. people are twice as likely to be targeted as African-Americans, and the rate of hate crimes against them has surpassed that of crimes against Jews. Politicians have been divided on how to ...