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NEWS | June 13, 2024

ICYMI: Trauma Experiences of LGBTQ+ Victims: Victimization, Discrimination, and Other Stressful Experiences

Researchers estimate one in five hate crime victims are targeted for their LGBTQ+ identity. Studies point to a high prevalence of other forms of trauma within this population, including discrimination, harassment, and housing insecurity. In this 2021 ICJIA study, researchers surveyed 212 LGBTQ+ victims about their experiences with trauma.

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