8% Increase in Violence against Gays, Lesbians and Bi's

The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs says:
Overall, NCAVP's report noted an 8% increase in reported incidents of anti-LGBT violence. Such incidents rose from 1,720 in 2003 to 1,792 in 2004. Included in rise in incidents for the year, was an 11% increase in anti-LGBT murders, which rose from 18 in 2003 to 20 in 2004. During 2004, the total number of victims rose 4%, from 2,042 in 2003 to 2,131 in 2004. Of the eleven locations included in the report, eight reported increases in incidents. According to the report, the number of anti-LGBT violence offenders rose also rose, by 7%, from 2,467 to 2,637.

The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force blames Fear-Mongering and Demonizing Sermons for the increase.