Report violence.

LGBT people are often the target of violence---from strangers and even at the hands of people we love and trust. Domestic Violence occurs in about 1 in 4 LGBT relationships. 20% of respondents in a recent study reported experiencing a sexual orientation based personal or property crime, and another recent report showed an increase of LGBT related sexual assault of 171%!! If you or anyone you know is dealing with any kind of violence, whether physical, emotional, verbal, or sexual, contact an LGBT affirming anti-violence program in your community.

In Rochester, you can contact the Anti-Violence Project at the Gay Alliance at 585-244-8640 x19 or learn more at gayalliance.org.

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