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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.
Choose from one of our featured topics to explore specific areas of our Hate Crimes resources.
The passage of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act sends an important message to our nation that the federal government will not tolerate violent crimes that target individuals because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or other characteristics. Passage of the HCPA does not, however, end the need for state lawmakers to address hate-motivated crimes that terrorize communities across our country. Every state must consider ways to use state laws to supplement the HCPA.
Archive: Fatal Violence Against Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming People Reports
Visit our yearly reports on anti-transgender violence in the U.S. to explore the data and resources we have tracked over the years.
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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.
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…
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…
Remembering and Honoring Pulse: Anti-LGBTQ+ Bias and Guns Are Taking Lives of Countless LGBTQ+ People
Last Updated: June 11, 2020
Anti-LGBTQ+ bias and access to guns are the taking live of countless LGBTQ+ people.
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
Fatal Violence Against the Transgender Community in 2019
As HRC continues to work toward justice and equality for transgender and gender-expansive people, we mourn those we have lost.
In 2018, advocates tracked at least 26 deaths of at…
Fatal Violence Against the Transgender Community in 2018
As HRC continues to work toward justice and equality for transgender people, we mourn those we have lost.
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.
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…
Fatal Violence Against the Transgender and Gender-Expansive Community in 2024
The Human Rights Campaign is both saddened and infuriated by the deaths of at least twenty-seven transgender and gender-expansive people whose lives were tragically and inhumanely taken through violent means,…
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