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The National Coalition of A
Violence Programs (NCAVP) re   A”
ported an 8% increase in an
gay violence since 1995. This
figure includes a 36% increase
in serial incidents of anti-gay
violence.

hate and fear. Their desire
to destroy their own homo-
sexual feelings can mani-
fest as violence against
other GLBT people.

This is not to say that
being in the closet leads to
one to commit anti-gay
violence or that all gay
bashers are closeted GLBT
people, rather that the dy-
namic of the closet has this
effect on some people.

Additionally, not all vic-
tims of anti—GLBT violence are
members of the GLBT commu-
nity themselves. The NCAVP
reports that 17% of victims of
anti—GLBT violence identify
themselves as heterosexual, a
36% increase from the previous
year. This statistic suggests that
anti-GLBT violence is moti-
vated by the perception of the
perpetrator, not the actual
sexual orientation of the vic-
tim.

StoppingAnti-GLBTViolence
Unlike AIDS, Breast Can-

__ ce_r,_or other health issues that

GLBT communities face, stop-

 

ping anti—GLBT violence is not
as simple as changing behav-
ior or getting more informa-
tion. Anti—GLBT violence is a
product of societal homopho-
bia and heterosexism. Fighting
these diseases is perhaps that
only permanent solution.

In the mean time, GLBT
communities can work with

their local police to develop ,

strong anti-violence initiatives
such as policies and proce-
dures for handling anti-gay
violence incidents and involv-

ing the GLBT community in '

those efforts. There is also a
need for victim assistance and
advocacy programs to assist

   
  

men and
women who
are victims
of anti—GLBT
vi 0 l e n c e .
Lastly, com-
munities can

ward the in-
clusion of
Aa n t i — h o -
m 0 p h 0 b i a
a n d
heterosexism messages in
community education pro-
grams.

Individuals can protect
themselves in a variety of
ways. Be aware of areas where
anti—GLBT violence has oc-
curred and avoid them if pos-
sible. When cruising, take a
friend of let others know where
you are going. If you pick up
someone at the bar, introduce
the person to at least one other
person before you leave with
them. And finally, when out
and about, keep an eye out for
people acting strange and let
other GLBT know around you
to avoid such aperson.

also work to— _

Susan McKenzie MS.

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