{"id":17274,"date":"2024-12-14T08:37:08","date_gmt":"2024-12-14T08:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.breakthecycle.org\/?p=17274"},"modified":"2025-01-14T20:00:04","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T20:00:04","slug":"lgbtq-sexual-violence-statistics-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.breakthecycle.org\/blog\/same-violence-different-challenges-relationships-and-dating-abuse-lgbtq-community","title":{"rendered":"LGBTQ+ Sexual Violence Statistics 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Report Highlights:<\/strong> Sexual violence disproportionately impacts LGBTQ+ individuals, with nearly <strong>47% of transgender people<\/strong> estimated to experience sexual assault in their lifetime.<sup> <\/sup>These statistics highlight the alarming rates of sexual violence and the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ communities in seeking safety and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy \" aria-label=\"Copied\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy-text \">Nearly 50% of transgender people report experiencing sexual assault at some point in their lives.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<textarea style=\"display: none;\" class=\"ctc-inline-copy-textarea\" readonly=\"readonly\">Nearly 50% of transgender people report experiencing sexual assault at some point in their lives.<\/textarea>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy-icon\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Copied\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"copy-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M0 6.75C0 5.784.784 5 1.75 5h1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.5h-1.5a.25.25 0 0 0-.25.25v7.5c0 .138.112.25.25.25h7.5a.25.25 0 0 0 .25-.25v-1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 1.5 0v1.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 9.25 16h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 0 14.25Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M5 1.75C5 .784 5.784 0 6.75 0h7.5C15.216 0 16 .784 16 1.75v7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 14.25 11h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 5 9.25Zm1.75-.25a.25.25 0 0 0-.25.25v7.5c0 .138.112.25.25.25h7.5a.25.25 0 0 0 .25-.25v-7.5a.25.25 0 0 0-.25-.25Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" data-view-component=\"true\" class=\"check-icon\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M13.78 4.22a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.06l-7.25 7.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L2.22 9.28a.751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018L6 10.94l6.72-6.72a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy \" aria-label=\"Copied\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy-text \">61% of bisexual women experience rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<textarea style=\"display: none;\" class=\"ctc-inline-copy-textarea\" readonly=\"readonly\">61% of bisexual women experience rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner.<\/textarea>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy-icon\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Copied\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"copy-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M0 6.75C0 5.784.784 5 1.75 5h1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.5h-1.5a.25.25 0 0 0-.25.25v7.5c0 .138.112.25.25.25h7.5a.25.25 0 0 0 .25-.25v-1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 1.5 0v1.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 9.25 16h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 0 14.25Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M5 1.75C5 .784 5.784 0 6.75 0h7.5C15.216 0 16 .784 16 1.75v7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 14.25 11h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 5 9.25Zm1.75-.25a.25.25 0 0 0-.25.25v7.5c0 .138.112.25.25.25h7.5a.25.25 0 0 0 .25-.25v-7.5a.25.25 0 0 0-.25-.25Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" data-view-component=\"true\" class=\"check-icon\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M13.78 4.22a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.06l-7.25 7.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L2.22 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version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" data-view-component=\"true\" class=\"check-icon\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M13.78 4.22a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.06l-7.25 7.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L2.22 9.28a.751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018L6 10.94l6.72-6.72a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy \" aria-label=\"Copied\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy-text \">22% of transgender individuals report that the perpetrator of their assault was an intimate partner.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<textarea style=\"display: none;\" class=\"ctc-inline-copy-textarea\" readonly=\"readonly\">22% of transgender individuals report that the perpetrator of their assault was an intimate partner.<\/textarea>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy-icon\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Copied\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"copy-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M0 6.75C0 5.784.784 5 1.75 5h1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.5h-1.5a.25.25 0 0 0-.25.25v7.5c0 .138.112.25.25.25h7.5a.25.25 0 0 0 .25-.25v-1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 1.5 0v1.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 9.25 16h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 0 14.25Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M5 1.75C5 .784 5.784 0 6.75 0h7.5C15.216 0 16 .784 16 1.75v7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 14.25 11h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 5 9.25Zm1.75-.25a.25.25 0 0 0-.25.25v7.5c0 .138.112.25.25.25h7.5a.25.25 0 0 0 .25-.25v-7.5a.25.25 0 0 0-.25-.25Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" data-view-component=\"true\" class=\"check-icon\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M13.78 4.22a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.06l-7.25 7.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L2.22 9.28a.751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018L6 10.94l6.72-6.72a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy \" aria-label=\"Copied\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy-text \">40% of gay men and 47% of bisexual men report experiencing sexual violence other than rape.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<textarea style=\"display: none;\" class=\"ctc-inline-copy-textarea\" readonly=\"readonly\">40% of gay men and 47% of bisexual men report experiencing sexual violence other than rape.<\/textarea>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy-icon\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Copied\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"copy-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M0 6.75C0 5.784.784 5 1.75 5h1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.5h-1.5a.25.25 0 0 0-.25.25v7.5c0 .138.112.25.25.25h7.5a.25.25 0 0 0 .25-.25v-1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 1.5 0v1.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 9.25 16h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 0 14.25Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M5 1.75C5 .784 5.784 0 6.75 0h7.5C15.216 0 16 .784 16 1.75v7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 14.25 11h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 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men&lt;\/strong&gt; report experiencing some form of gender violence.<\/textarea>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy-icon\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Copied\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"copy-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M0 6.75C0 5.784.784 5 1.75 5h1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.5h-1.5a.25.25 0 0 0-.25.25v7.5c0 .138.112.25.25.25h7.5a.25.25 0 0 0 .25-.25v-1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 1.5 0v1.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 9.25 16h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 0 14.25Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M5 1.75C5 .784 5.784 0 6.75 0h7.5C15.216 0 16 .784 16 1.75v7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 14.25 11h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 5 9.25Zm1.75-.25a.25.25 0 0 0-.25.25v7.5c0 .138.112.25.25.25h7.5a.25.25 0 0 0 .25-.25v-7.5a.25.25 0 0 0-.25-.25Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" data-view-component=\"true\" class=\"check-icon\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M13.78 4.22a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.06l-7.25 7.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L2.22 9.28a.751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018L6 10.94l6.72-6.72a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy \" aria-label=\"Copied\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy-text \">15% of Black transgender individuals report experiencing sexual assault while in K\u201312 education.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<textarea style=\"display: none;\" class=\"ctc-inline-copy-textarea\" readonly=\"readonly\">15% of Black transgender individuals report experiencing sexual assault while in K\u201312 education.<\/textarea>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy-icon\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Copied\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"copy-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M0 6.75C0 5.784.784 5 1.75 5h1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 0 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have experienced sexual violence other than rape, compared to 21% of straight men.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<textarea style=\"display: none;\" class=\"ctc-inline-copy-textarea\" readonly=\"readonly\">In the U.S., 40% of gay men have experienced sexual violence other than rape, compared to 21% of straight men.<\/textarea>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy-icon\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Copied\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"copy-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M0 6.75C0 5.784.784 5 1.75 5h1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.5h-1.5a.25.25 0 0 0-.25.25v7.5c0 .138.112.25.25.25h7.5a.25.25 0 0 0 .25-.25v-1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 1.5 0v1.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 9.25 16h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 0 14.25Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M5 1.75C5 .784 5.784 0 6.75 0h7.5C15.216 0 16 .784 16 1.75v7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 14.25 11h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 5 9.25Zm1.75-.25a.25.25 0 0 0-.25.25v7.5c0 .138.112.25.25.25h7.5a.25.25 0 0 0 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partner.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<textarea style=\"display: none;\" class=\"ctc-inline-copy-textarea\" readonly=\"readonly\">44% of lesbian women have experienced rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner.<\/textarea>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy-icon\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Copied\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"copy-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M0 6.75C0 5.784.784 5 1.75 5h1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.5h-1.5a.25.25 0 0 0-.25.25v7.5c0 .138.112.25.25.25h7.5a.25.25 0 0 0 .25-.25v-1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 1.5 0v1.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 9.25 16h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 0 14.25Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M5 1.75C5 .784 5.784 0 6.75 0h7.5C15.216 0 16 .784 16 1.75v7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 14.25 11h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 5 9.25Zm1.75-.25a.25.25 0 0 0-.25.25v7.5c0 .138.112.25.25.25h7.5a.25.25 0 0 0 .25-.25v-7.5a.25.25 0 0 0-.25-.25Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" data-view-component=\"true\" class=\"check-icon\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M13.78 4.22a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.06l-7.25 7.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L2.22 9.28a.751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018L6 10.94l6.72-6.72a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy \" aria-label=\"Copied\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy-text \">26% of gay men have faced similar intimate partner violence in their lifetime.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<textarea style=\"display: none;\" class=\"ctc-inline-copy-textarea\" readonly=\"readonly\">26% of gay men have faced similar intimate partner violence in their lifetime.<\/textarea>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy-icon\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Copied\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"copy-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M0 6.75C0 5.784.784 5 1.75 5h1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.5h-1.5a.25.25 0 0 0-.25.25v7.5c0 .138.112.25.25.25h7.5a.25.25 0 0 0 .25-.25v-1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 1.5 0v1.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 9.25 16h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 0 14.25Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M5 1.75C5 .784 5.784 0 6.75 0h7.5C15.216 0 16 .784 16 1.75v7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 14.25 11h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 5 9.25Zm1.75-.25a.25.25 0 0 0-.25.25v7.5c0 .138.112.25.25.25h7.5a.25.25 0 0 0 .25-.25v-7.5a.25.25 0 0 0-.25-.25Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" data-view-component=\"true\" class=\"check-icon\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M13.78 4.22a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.06l-7.25 7.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L2.22 9.28a.751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018L6 10.94l6.72-6.72a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy \" aria-label=\"Copied\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy-text \">61% of bisexual women report experiencing rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<textarea style=\"display: none;\" class=\"ctc-inline-copy-textarea\" readonly=\"readonly\">61% of bisexual women report experiencing rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner.<\/textarea>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy-icon\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Copied\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"copy-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M0 6.75C0 5.784.784 5 1.75 5h1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.5h-1.5a.25.25 0 0 0-.25.25v7.5c0 .138.112.25.25.25h7.5a.25.25 0 0 0 .25-.25v-1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 1.5 0v1.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 9.25 16h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 0 14.25Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M5 1.75C5 .784 5.784 0 6.75 0h7.5C15.216 0 16 .784 16 1.75v7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 14.25 11h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 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aria-label=\"Copied\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"copy-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M0 6.75C0 5.784.784 5 1.75 5h1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.5h-1.5a.25.25 0 0 0-.25.25v7.5c0 .138.112.25.25.25h7.5a.25.25 0 0 0 .25-.25v-1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 1.5 0v1.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 9.25 16h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 0 14.25Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M5 1.75C5 .784 5.784 0 6.75 0h7.5C15.216 0 16 .784 16 1.75v7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 14.25 11h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 5 9.25Zm1.75-.25a.25.25 0 0 0-.25.25v7.5c0 .138.112.25.25.25h7.5a.25.25 0 0 0 .25-.25v-7.5a.25.25 0 0 0-.25-.25Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" data-view-component=\"true\" class=\"check-icon\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M13.78 4.22a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.06l-7.25 7.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L2.22 9.28a.751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018L6 10.94l6.72-6.72a.75.75 0 0 1 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Here are two key statistics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy \" aria-label=\"Copied\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy-text \">61% of bisexual women have experienced rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<textarea style=\"display: none;\" class=\"ctc-inline-copy-textarea\" readonly=\"readonly\">61% of bisexual women have experienced rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner.<\/textarea>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy-icon\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Copied\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"copy-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M0 6.75C0 5.784.784 5 1.75 5h1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.5h-1.5a.25.25 0 0 0-.25.25v7.5c0 .138.112.25.25.25h7.5a.25.25 0 0 0 .25-.25v-1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 1.5 0v1.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 9.25 16h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 0 14.25Z\"><\/path><path 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readonly=\"readonly\">44% of lesbian women have experienced rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime.<\/textarea>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy-icon\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Copied\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"copy-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M0 6.75C0 5.784.784 5 1.75 5h1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.5h-1.5a.25.25 0 0 0-.25.25v7.5c0 .138.112.25.25.25h7.5a.25.25 0 0 0 .25-.25v-1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 1.5 0v1.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 9.25 16h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 0 14.25Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M5 1.75C5 .784 5.784 0 6.75 0h7.5C15.216 0 16 .784 16 1.75v7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 14.25 11h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 5 9.25Zm1.75-.25a.25.25 0 0 0-.25.25v7.5c0 .138.112.25.25.25h7.5a.25.25 0 0 0 .25-.25v-7.5a.25.25 0 0 0-.25-.25Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" data-view-component=\"true\" class=\"check-icon\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M13.78 4.22a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.06l-7.25 7.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L2.22 9.28a.751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018L6 10.94l6.72-6.72a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy \" aria-label=\"Copied\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy-text \">37% of bisexual men have experienced rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<textarea style=\"display: none;\" class=\"ctc-inline-copy-textarea\" readonly=\"readonly\">37% of bisexual men have experienced rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime.<\/textarea>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy-icon\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Copied\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"copy-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M0 6.75C0 5.784.784 5 1.75 5h1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.5h-1.5a.25.25 0 0 0-.25.25v7.5c0 .138.112.25.25.25h7.5a.25.25 0 0 0 .25-.25v-1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 1.5 0v1.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 9.25 16h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 0 14.25Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M5 1.75C5 .784 5.784 0 6.75 0h7.5C15.216 0 16 .784 16 1.75v7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 14.25 11h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 5 9.25Zm1.75-.25a.25.25 0 0 0-.25.25v7.5c0 .138.112.25.25.25h7.5a.25.25 0 0 0 .25-.25v-7.5a.25.25 0 0 0-.25-.25Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" data-view-component=\"true\" class=\"check-icon\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M13.78 4.22a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.06l-7.25 7.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L2.22 9.28a.751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018L6 10.94l6.72-6.72a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator 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transgender people who saw a healthcare provider faced negative experiences related to being transgender.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<textarea style=\"display: none;\" class=\"ctc-inline-copy-textarea\" readonly=\"readonly\">33% of transgender people who saw a healthcare provider faced negative experiences related to being transgender.<\/textarea>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy-icon\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Copied\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"copy-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M0 6.75C0 5.784.784 5 1.75 5h1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.5h-1.5a.25.25 0 0 0-.25.25v7.5c0 .138.112.25.25.25h7.5a.25.25 0 0 0 .25-.25v-1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 1.5 0v1.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 9.25 16h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 0 14.25Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M5 1.75C5 .784 5.784 0 6.75 0h7.5C15.216 0 16 .784 16 1.75v7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 14.25 11h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 5 9.25Zm1.75-.25a.25.25 0 0 0-.25.25v7.5c0 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focusable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"copy-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M0 6.75C0 5.784.784 5 1.75 5h1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.5h-1.5a.25.25 0 0 0-.25.25v7.5c0 .138.112.25.25.25h7.5a.25.25 0 0 0 .25-.25v-1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 1.5 0v1.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 9.25 16h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 0 14.25Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M5 1.75C5 .784 5.784 0 6.75 0h7.5C15.216 0 16 .784 16 1.75v7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 14.25 11h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 5 9.25Zm1.75-.25a.25.25 0 0 0-.25.25v7.5c0 .138.112.25.25.25h7.5a.25.25 0 0 0 .25-.25v-7.5a.25.25 0 0 0-.25-.25Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" data-view-component=\"true\" class=\"check-icon\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M13.78 4.22a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.06l-7.25 7.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L2.22 9.28a.751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018L6 10.94l6.72-6.72a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy \" aria-label=\"Copied\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy-text \">54% of LGBTQ+ survivors who sought help from police reported being turned away or receiving inadequate assistance.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<textarea style=\"display: none;\" class=\"ctc-inline-copy-textarea\" readonly=\"readonly\">54% of LGBTQ+ survivors who sought help from police reported being turned away or receiving inadequate assistance.<\/textarea>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy-icon\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Copied\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"copy-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M0 6.75C0 5.784.784 5 1.75 5h1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.5h-1.5a.25.25 0 0 0-.25.25v7.5c0 .138.112.25.25.25h7.5a.25.25 0 0 0 .25-.25v-1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 1.5 0v1.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 9.25 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none;\" class=\"ctc-inline-copy-textarea\" readonly=\"readonly\">LGBTQ+ individuals may face wrongful arrest or dual arrest more frequently than heterosexual counterparts.<\/textarea>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy-icon\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Copied\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"copy-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M0 6.75C0 5.784.784 5 1.75 5h1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.5h-1.5a.25.25 0 0 0-.25.25v7.5c0 .138.112.25.25.25h7.5a.25.25 0 0 0 .25-.25v-1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 1.5 0v1.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 9.25 16h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 0 14.25Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M5 1.75C5 .784 5.784 0 6.75 0h7.5C15.216 0 16 .784 16 1.75v7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 14.25 11h-7.5A1.75 1.75 0 0 1 5 9.25Zm1.75-.25a.25.25 0 0 0-.25.25v7.5c0 .138.112.25.25.25h7.5a.25.25 0 0 0 .25-.25v-7.5a.25.25 0 0 0-.25-.25Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" data-view-component=\"true\" class=\"check-icon\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M13.78 4.22a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.06l-7.25 7.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L2.22 9.28a.751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018L6 10.94l6.72-6.72a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy \" aria-label=\"Copied\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy-text \">Transgender survivors often report higher levels of police misconduct when reporting domestic violence.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<textarea style=\"display: none;\" class=\"ctc-inline-copy-textarea\" readonly=\"readonly\">Transgender survivors often report higher levels of police misconduct when reporting domestic violence.<\/textarea>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ctc-inline-copy-icon\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Copied\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"copy-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" 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has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hear-my-voice-dealing-with-violence-in-the-lgbtq-community\">Hear my voice: dealing with violence in the LGBTQ+ community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips-for-victims\">Tips for victims<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Consider reaching out to law enforcement.<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Despite your apprehension about going to the police, reporting the abuse is a crucial step toward ensuring your safety and holding the perpetrator accountable. Some police departments have officers trained to handle LGBTQ+ cases with sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you&#8217;re determined not to involve the police:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reach out to LGBTQ+-friendly organizations.<\/strong><br>Connect with local LGBTQ+ centers, hotlines, or shelters that specialize in supporting individuals facing violence: <a href=_.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP)<\/a>, <a href=_-2.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Trevor Project<\/a>, or <a href=_-3.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trans Lifeline<\/a><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create a safety plan.<\/strong><br>Develop a plan that includes trusted contacts, emergency funds, and a safe place to go if needed.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Document the abuse.<\/strong><br>Keep records of incidents, including dates, times, and descriptions, which can be useful if you decide to take action later. More info: <a href=_-4.html>How to Document Abuse and Prove Domestic Violence<\/a>&nbsp;<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seek legal advice.<\/strong><br>Consult legal professionals or advocacy groups that offer free or low-cost services to understand your rights.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Engage with supportive communities.<\/strong><br>Join support groups or online forums where you can share experiences and receive encouragement. Try <a href=indexd9fe.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LGBTQ+ Subreddits on Reddit<\/a>, <a href=_-5.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TrevorSpace<\/a>, or <a href=_-6.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Q Chat Space<\/a> if you&#8217;re a teenager.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips-for-friends-and-family-of-victims\">Tips for friends and family of victims<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Listen without judgment. <\/strong>Provide a safe space for your loved one to share their experiences without fear of criticism or disbelief.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Offer unconditional support. <\/strong>Let them know you&#8217;re there for them, regardless of their decision to involve the authorities or not.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Respect their autonomy. <\/strong>Allow them to make their own decisions while offering guidance and support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Educate yourself. <\/strong>Learn about the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in abusive situations to better understand and assist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Encourage professional help. <\/strong>Gently suggest reaching out to counselors, therapists, or support organizations specialized in LGBTQ+ issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Help with safety planning. <\/strong>Assist in creating a plan that enhances their safety and provides options in case of emergencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sources\">Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"source-1\">1. National Center for Transgender Equality. (2016). <em>The report of the 2015 U.S. transgender survey<\/em>. National Center for Transgender Equality. <a href=_-7.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/transequality.org\/sites\/default\/files\/docs\/usts\/USTS-Full-Report-Dec17.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"source-2\">2. National Center for Transgender Equality. (2016). <em>The report of the 2015 U.S. transgender survey<\/em>. National Center for Transgender Equality. <a href=_-7.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/transequality.org\/sites\/default\/files\/docs\/usts\/USTS-Full-Report-Dec17.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"source-3\">3. Walters, M. L., Chen, J., &amp; Breiding, M. J. (2013). <em>The national intimate partner and sexual violence survey: 2010 findings on victimization by sexual orientation<\/em>. National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. <a href=_-8.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/stacks.cdc.gov\/view\/cdc\/12362\/cdc_12362_DS1.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"source-4\">4. National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs. (2011). <em>Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and HIV-affected intimate partner violence 2010<\/em>. NCAVP. <a href=_-9.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/avp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/2010_NCAVP_IPV_Report.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"source-5\">5. Walters, M. L., Chen, J., &amp; Breiding, M. J. (2013). <em>The national intimate partner and sexual violence survey: 2010 findings on victimization by sexual orientation<\/em>. National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. <a href=_-8.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/stacks.cdc.gov\/view\/cdc\/12362\/cdc_12362_DS1.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"source-6\">6. James, S. E., Herman, J. L., Rankin, S., Keisling, M., Mottet, L., &amp; Anafi, M. (2016). <em>The report of the 2015 U.S. transgender survey<\/em>. National Center for Transgender Equality. <a href=_-7.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/transequality.org\/sites\/default\/files\/docs\/usts\/USTS-Full-Report-Dec17.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"source-7\">7. Walters, M. L., Chen, J., &amp; Breiding, M. J. (2013). <em>The national intimate partner and sexual violence survey: 2010 findings on victimization by sexual orientation<\/em>. National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. <a href=_-8.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/stacks.cdc.gov\/view\/cdc\/12362\/cdc_12362_DS1.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"source-8\">8. Black, M. C., Basile, K. C., Breiding, M. J., Smith, S. G., Walters, M. L., Merrick, M. T., Chen, J., &amp; Stevens, M. R. (2011). <em>The national intimate partner and sexual violence survey: 2010 summary report<\/em>. National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. <a href=_-10.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.nsvrc.org\/sites\/default\/files\/2021-04\/NISVS_Report2010-a.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"source-9\">9. James, S. E., Herman, J. L., Rankin, S., Keisling, M., Mottet, L., &amp; Anafi, M. (2016). <em>The report of the 2015 U.S. transgender survey<\/em>. National Center for Transgender Equality. <a href=_-7.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/transequality.org\/sites\/default\/files\/docs\/usts\/USTS-Full-Report-Dec17.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"source-10\">10. Walters, M. L., Chen, J., &amp; Breiding, M. J. (2013). <em>The national intimate partner and sexual violence survey: 2010 findings on victimization by sexual orientation<\/em>. National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. <a href=_-8.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/stacks.cdc.gov\/view\/cdc\/12362\/cdc_12362_DS1.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"source-11\">11. Walters, M. L., Chen, J., &amp; Breiding, M. J. (2013). <em>The national intimate partner and sexual violence survey: 2010 findings on victimization by sexual orientation<\/em>. National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. <a href=_-8.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/stacks.cdc.gov\/view\/cdc\/12362\/cdc_12362_DS1.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"source-12\">12. Walters, M. L., Chen, J., &amp; Breiding, M. J. (2013). <em>The national intimate partner and sexual violence survey: 2010 findings on victimization by sexual orientation<\/em>. National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. <a href=_-8.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/stacks.cdc.gov\/view\/cdc\/12362\/cdc_12362_DS1.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"source-13\">13. Walters, M. L., Chen, J., &amp; Breiding, M. J. (2013). <em>The national intimate partner and sexual violence survey: 2010 findings on victimization by sexual orientation<\/em>. National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. <a href=_-8.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/stacks.cdc.gov\/view\/cdc\/12362\/cdc_12362_DS1.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"source-14\">14. Walters, M. L., Chen, J., &amp; Breiding, M. J. (2013). <em>The national intimate partner and sexual violence survey: 2010 findings on victimization by sexual orientation<\/em>. National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. <a href=_-8.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/stacks.cdc.gov\/view\/cdc\/12362\/cdc_12362_DS1.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"source-15\">15. Walters, M. L., Chen, J., &amp; Breiding, M. J. (2013). <em>The national intimate partner and sexual violence survey: 2010 findings on victimization by sexual orientation<\/em>. National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. <a href=_-8.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/stacks.cdc.gov\/view\/cdc\/12362\/cdc_12362_DS1.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"source-16\">16. Walters, M. L., Chen, J., &amp; Breiding, M. J. (2013). <em>The national intimate partner and sexual violence survey: 2010 findings on victimization by sexual orientation<\/em>. National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. <a href=_-8.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/stacks.cdc.gov\/view\/cdc\/12362\/cdc_12362_DS1.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"source-17\">17. Walters, M. L., Chen, J., &amp; Breiding, M. J. (2013). <em>The national intimate partner and sexual violence survey: 2010 findings on victimization by sexual orientation<\/em>. 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