Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
Transgender, Queer
and HIV-Affected
Hate and Intimate Partner
Violence in 2017
A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL COALITION
OF ANTI-VIOLENCE PROGRAMS
A Crisis of Hate:
In 2017, we recorded reports of 52 hate violence related homicides of LGBTQ and HIV-affected people. This represents a 86% increase over 2016. Here's what we know.
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Trans Rights: Past, Present,
and Future
Vickie Cruz in conversation with
AVP's Beverly Tillery and LaLa Zannell
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#ValueTransLives
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NATIONAL COALITION OF ANTI-VIOLENCE PROGRAMS
Learn about our national coalition of anti-violence programs and affiliates working toward systemic and social change.Read More »
REPORT VIOLENCE
AVP offers a free bilingual (English/Spanish) crisis intervention hotline staffed 24/7. Call 212-714-1141 or report online.Submit Online Form »
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AVP IS IN YOUR BOROUGH
To make an appointment with a counselor at one of our sites, for more information, or to get help, call AVP’s 24-hour bilingual (English/Spanish) hotline: (212) 714-1141.
COMMUNITIES AGAINST HATE
Help AVP and social justice organizations across the U.S. document hate, amplify resources, and empower hate violence survivors.
AVP counseled me and empowered me. What was done to me – what is done to any survivor – it takes power away from them. What AVP does is give you that power back. AVP is my family. They made a change in me and in countless others.
- Victoria Cruz
Client, volunteer, staff
Your legal counsel was exactly what I needed to stop shaking in the middle of the storm. Your care and compassion is communicated to people immediately, and I’m so glad I waited the extra day in order to meet with a LGBT-friendly counselor. My sincerest thanks for everything you have done for me and continue to do for our community.
- M
Client
An amazing organization that does great work, and their staff is amazing and professional. Truly a safe space for all the community.
- Kevin
Board Member
AVP PROVIDES IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION WHEN VIOLENCE OCCURS AND HELPS SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE BECOME ADVOCATES FOR SAFETY.