17% of LGBT citizens have experienced hate crimes in the past three years, with 85% facing harassment and intimidation, and 30% afraid to report to police due to lack of pursuit. To help address this, individuals can join or start an LGBT organization in their community to show support, and should assert beliefs in equality when conversations involve homophobic jokes.

1. HOMOPHOBIA

2. STATISTICS
• 17% of LGBT citizens have been victims of hate
crimes in the past three years.
• 85% of those are subject to harassment and
intimidation.
• 30% are afraid of reporting to the police because they
think they won’t pursue the matter.
• 30% of offenders are previously acquainted with
their victims!

3. We can’t let these things happen..

5. So we should show support and
solidarity

6. HOW?
• Join an LGBT organization near you, at school
or in your community. If there’s none, you
could start one.
• Assert your beliefs about equality regardless of
sexual orientation, especially when
conversations involving the homophobic jokes.

7. Remember,