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The LGBTQ+ community faces many issues that impact their livelihood and civil rights in today's society. Learn about some of these issues and U.S. Government resources that provide additional information.
In October 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation released the 2022 Hate Crimes Statistics Report. According to the report, LGBTQ+ targeted crime rose more than 10% between 2021 and 2022; and a "significant increase of nearly 40% was observed in reported anti-transgender incidents (totaling 338) compared to 2021."
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Bureau of Justice Statistics Violent Victimization by Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, 2017–2020
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National Library of Medicine (NLM) Hate Crimes against LGBT People: National Crime Victimization Survey, 2017-2019
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
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U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) See some research from the DOJ's National Criminal Justice Reference Service Virtual Library
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According to the National Surveys on Drug Use and Health from 2021 and 2022, "Lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults are more likely than straight adults to use substances, experience mental health issues including major depressive episodes, and experience serious thoughts of suicide."^
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Administration for Community Living (ACL) National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Discover some online resources, including: |
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National Institutes of Health Learning More About LGBTQIA+ Health Thanks to All of Us
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National Library of Medicine (NLM) Read some articles made available for free by NLM:
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U.S. Census Bureau Mental Health Struggles Higher Among LGBT Adults Than Non-LGBT Adults in All Age Groups
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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Population Page - LGBTQ+ Veterans
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youth.gov (Interagency Website)
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According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), "Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) community are more likely to become homeless, and once homeless, more likely to endure discrimination and harassment that extends their homelessness. LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness are at particular risk. As many as 20 percent of all homeless youth identify as members of the LGBTQ community, and for them, homelessness or the threat of homelessness frequently forces youth into survival behaviors that jeopardize their wellbeing and safety."
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HUD See data, resources, and programs that HUD provides, including: |
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National Center for Homeless Education (U.S. Department of Education) LGBTQ Youth Experiencing Homelessness
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National Library of Medicine (NLM) Read some articles made available for free by NLM: |
"LGBTQI+ travelers can face special challenges abroad. Laws and attitudes in some countries may affect safety and ease of travel. Many countries do not recognize same-sex marriage. Many countries also do not recognize the X gender marker in passports and do not have IT systems at ports of entry that can accept sex markers other than female and male."^
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC Yellow Book 2024: LGBTQ+ Travelers
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U.S. Department of State View information for LGBTQI+ travelers going abroad including tips on preparing for travel, information relating to traveling in specific countries, and staying safe. |
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