This report presents data on the rate of violent victimization for persons who identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender during the 4-year aggregate period of 2017 to 2020. It provides demographic characteristics of victims of violent crimes, including sex, race or Hispanic origin, and age. It also presents data on the types of violent crimes involved and whether victims chose to report the victimization to the police. Population estimates for persons age 16 or older by sexual orientation and gender identity are also provided.
Violent Victimization by Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, 2017?2020 (NCJ 304277) was written by BJS Statisticians Jennifer L. Truman, Ph.D., and Rachel E. Morgan, Ph.D. The report, related documents, and additional information about BJS?s statistical publications and programs are available on the BJS website at bjs.ojp.gov.
The Bureau of Justice Statistics of the U.S. Department of Justice is the principal federal agency responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating reliable statistics on crime and criminal justice in the United States. Doris J. James is the acting director.
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