Birdwatch Note Rating
2022-12-15 21:58:11 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: B60BC9276DB4544321A7732F3E04AD615ACB0B453A87F6D0F347A6CAFA12B7C9
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Original Note:
Studies show higher violent victimization rates for LGBTQ+ versus straight populations. https://bjs.ojp.gov/content/pub/pdf/vvsogi1720.pdf https://everytownresearch.org/report/remembering-and-honoring-pulse/ "Reports suggest that bias-motivated crimes targeting transgender individuals are increasing." https://www.hrw.org/report/2021/11/18/i-just-try-make-it-home-safe/violence-and-human-rights-transgender-people-united https://www.salon.com/2022/10/19/violence-towards-transgender-people-has-increased-dramatically-study-finds/ Increased violent rhetoric leads to increased targeting of the LGBTQ+ community. https://www.justsecurity.org/83597/violence-against-transgender-people-is-on-the-rise-stopping-it-requires-a-holistic-solution/
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