Report

The Epidemic of Violence Against the Transgender & Gender-Expansive Community in the U.S.

Human Rights Campaign Foundation, November 2024

From Kelley Robinson

Kelley Robinson (she/her) , President , Human Rights Campaign Foundation


From Tori Cooper

Tori Cooper (she/her) , Director of Community Engagement for the Transgender Justice Initiative , Human Rights Campaign Foundation


The National State of Emergency Facing the Transgender Community in the United States

Hate crimes vs. Anti-trans hate

In Memoriam

Deaths that occurred in 2023

Amiri Reid

Toledo, OH

Jean Butchart

Van Buren Township, MI

Deaths that occurred in 2024



























Updates to Cases


THE EPIDEMIC BY THE NUMBERS

Since 2013...



Since 2013...




Since 2013, among victims with a known killer





Legal Protections


Steps you can take in your daily life

RESOURCES

Coming Out: Living Authentically as Transgender or Non-Binary

This resource, one in a series of Coming Out guides, is meant to help anyone and everyone whose gender identity does not align with the sex they were assigned at birth navigate the coming out process.

Read Our Guide

Facing the Future Together: FAQs, Guidance, and Resources:

This resource offers guidance for LGBTQ+ people, their families, and allies, on how to protect themselves and their loved ones as we head into the second Trump administration in 2025.

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Trans and Non-Binary People FAQ

This FAQ provides answers to some of the key questions often asked about transgender and non-binary people

Read Our Guide

Other Transgender Resources

See other work HRC has produced on the transgender community, and the ways to best ensure their acceptance, affirmation, health, safety, and well-being.

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