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Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer hate violence report shows increase in violence and decrease in funding victim/survivor services

July 14, 2010

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On July 13, 2010, the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP), the coalition of programs that document and advocate for victims of anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) and anti-HIV/AIDS violence/harassment, domestic violence, sexual assault, police misconduct and other forms of victimization, released the 2010 report of hate violence perpetrated against people that self-identify

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Report encourages providers to rethink survivor assistance for LGBTQ victims of hate violence & intimate partner violence

April 1, 2010

“Why It Matters: Rethinking Victim Assistance for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Victims of Hate Violence & Intimate Partner Violence” is a new report that is based on a 2009 survey of victim assistance providers and LGBTQ anti-violence programs throughout the United States.  Why It Matters, done by the National Center for Victims of

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International Transgender Day of Remembrance

November 20, 2009

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November 20th marks the 11th International Transgender Day of Remembrance meant to honor those who have died due to anti-transgender violence. Today raises public awareness of hate crimes against transgender people and honors the work of those who continue the work toward full inclusion.  In a historic moment for civil and human rights in the

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Report on Domestic Violence within LGBTQ Communities Reflects Increase in Reports

November 12, 2009

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Domestic violence is heavily under-reported across the United States.  In an effort to illustrate the urgency in combating domestic violence, the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) released its report on domestic violence within lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) communities in the United States during 2008. “The total number of cases reported to

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