Hate crime: a guide for LGBT+ people

This handbook is a guide for LGBT+ people who have experienced homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, or any type of ant-LGBT+ hate. It includes information on a wide range of topics relating to hate crime, including your rights, sources of help and support, the criminal justice system, and reporting.

This handbook was created in order to answer the following questions:

What is hate crime?
Where can I get help?

What can I expect if I report?
What are my rights?

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