An Epidemic of Violence 2022 Fatal Violence Against Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming People in the United States in 2022

After memorializing known victims of violence against transgender and gender non-conforming people, this report provides statistics associated with known cases of violence against this population. Most victims are people of color, younger, and women. Statistics from 2021 and 2022 indicate that these acts have been recorded in 38 states, involve guns, and many remain unsolved. A list of legal protections is provided, and strategies for helping prevent this type of violence are found at the bottom of the page.