Citation

Body Posit. 1998; 11(6): 34-36.

Affiliation

New York City Gay & Lesbian Anti-Violence Project, New York, NY.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Gay Men's Health Crisis)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11365609

Abstract

Most gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or HIV-positive individuals have been subjected to hatred or violence. The New York City Gay & Lesbian Anti-Violence Project (AVP) urges all who are victimized to report the crime. AVP documented a 14 percent increase in hate crimes in New York last year. The severity and intensity of the assaults are increasing, and the most common weapon used in these crimes is a bat or a club. AVP is working with police departments to sensitize them to instances of homophobia. Phone numbers for confidential or anonymous support for people who have been victimized are provided.

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