US study shows 21% increase in anti-LGBT physical violence

[Olivia P]

13th June 2014, 5:46 PM, Emily Willmott

A US study has found a marked increase in anti-LGBT physical violence, and a disproportionate rise in anti-trans violence.

2001 incidents of violence were reported in the nation-wide survey, consistent with findings in previous years.

Conducted by Equality Michigan, the annual Hate Violence Against LGBTQ and HIV-Affected Communities Report collected data from 14 anti-violence programmes in 13 states. It is recognised as the most comprehensive study of its kind.

Homicide rates documented in 2013 and 2012 are among the highest ever recorded by the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programmes.

More: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/06/13/us-study-shows-21-increase-in-anti-lgbt-physical-violence/

[Sydney_NYC]

I believe the statistics has only risen because more of the violence has been reported and LGBT violence than it was before. I don't believe the actual number of cases has risen, it's just more is being accurately reported. Many in the past were afraid to say that it was LGBT related or even afraid to report it.