LGBTQ+ people experience intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and stalking at the same or higher rate as the general population. Transgender people and bisexual women are at particularly high risk of being victimized by these crimes. Despite these elevated risks, LGBTQ+ victims face major barriers to justice. Prosecutors should strive to ensure that LGBTQ+ survivors have equal access to justice throughout the criminal process, beginning by educating themselves in best practices in working with and supporting LGBTQ+ survivors in their cases.

This Guide provides introductory information and best practices for prosecutors working on cases involving LGBTQ+ victims of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and stalking.