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Unveiling the Shadows: The Elevated Violence Risks Faced by LGBTQ+ Individuals
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Unveiling the Shadows: The Elevated Violence Risks Faced by LGBTQ+ Individuals
Posted by admin on April 3, 2025, 22:34 58 0

Understanding the Disproportionate Victimization of LGBTQ+ Individuals

LGBTQ+ individuals are disproportionately affected by violent victimization compared to their non-LGBTQ+ counterparts. Studies have shown that LGBTQ+ people aged 16 and older are nearly four times more likely to experience violent victimization, including rape, sexual assault, and aggravated assault. This heightened risk is evident both in incidents involving known acquaintances and strangers.

Escalating Hate Crimes Targeting the LGBTQ+ Community

Recent data indicates a troubling surge in hate crimes against LGBTQ+ individuals. The FBI's 2023 statistics reveal a significant increase in hate crimes motivated by sexual orientation and gender identity biases. Specifically, crimes based on sexual orientation bias rose by 23%, and those based on gender identity bias increased by 16% compared to the previous year. These figures underscore a growing trend of targeted violence against the LGBTQ+ community. ...Read More

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