In a world where gay men already experience increased economic, emotional, and societal hardships, we are disproportionately affected by violent crimes and can be blamed for them because of our sexual orientation.
In this episode, we’re discussing the basis of the gay panic defense and learning how we can take action to end this discriminatory legal strategy.
Additional Resources:
• The Gay/Trans Panic Defense: What It is, and How to End It (https://www.americanbar.org/groups/crsj/publications/member-features/gay-trans-panic-defense/)
• LGBTQ+ "Panic" Defense (https://lgbtqbar.org/programs/advocacy/gay-trans-panic-defense/)
• Study Finds LGBTQ People Much Likelier to Be Crime Victims (https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/study-finds-lgbtq-people-much-likelier-to-be-crime-victims)
• How to Contact Your Elected Officials (https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials)
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