Reporting to your local anti-violence
program
Many cities and states have local nonprofits
set up specifically to work with LGBTIQ victims of violence.
Reporting to these agencies may feel safer than reporting to
the police.
These agencies often track anti-LGBTIQ incidents,
regardless of whether or not they are classified as a crime by
law and this information can also be used to note trends or to
leverage training or legislation.
In addition, these agencies can also provide
victims with the resources and services they may need to work
through the incident.
While reporting to these agencies will not
necessarily result in the arrest of the perpetrator (though
these agencies often can help advocate on your behalf with
police), information given to them is confidential and the
individuals are generally sensitive and knowledgeable about
the LGBTIQ community.
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