Fatal Violence Against the Transgender Community in 2017
As HRC continues to work toward justice and equality for transgender people, we mourn those we have lost.
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Hate Crimes
The LGBTQ+ community, and particularly trans women of color, is acutely vulnerable to acts of violence. Learn how we’re using the progress we’ve made and pushing to end crimes based on hate.
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Fatal Violence Against the Transgender Community in 2016
Sadly, 2016 has already seen at least 16 transgender people fatally shot, stabbed and killed by other violent means. As HRC continues to work toward justice and equality for transgender…
Report: An Epidemic of Violence: Fatal Anti-Transgender Violence in America in 2015
In 2015, at least 21 transgender people have been victims of fatal violence in the United States, more killings of transgender people than any other year on record. More transgender…
What to Do If You’ve Been The Victim of a Hate Crime
Find steps you can take if you have been the victim of a hate crime.
Questions and Answers: The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act
Learn more about the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act
Timeline of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act
This page outlines the timeline of the passage of the landmark Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act leading up to being signed into law by President…
A Guide to State-Level Advocacy Following Enactment of the Hate Crimes Prevention Act
A guide to state-level advocacy following enactment of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.
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