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August 27, 2026Journal of Interpersonal Violence

Crime Victimization at the Intersection of Disability and LGBT Status in the U.S

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MHMegan HenlyDSDana Sayre

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Cross-sectional analysis reveals elevated crime victimization in individuals who are both disabled and LGBT, highlighting heightened risks for intersectionally marginalized groups.

Key Points

  • Evaluate crime victimization rates at the intersection of disability and LGBT status within a nationally representative sample of the U.S. general population.
  • Analyzed pooled 2017 to 2018 National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) data from U.S. residents aged 16 and older.
  • Assessed past-year crime victimization across disability and LGBT groups while controlling for age, socioeconomic status, and race/ethnicity.
  • Past-year crime victimization was reported by 4.5% of all U.S. residents aged 16 and older, 7.1% among individuals with disabilities, and 11.0% among LGBT individuals.
  • Individuals who are both disabled and LGBT have 5.5 times higher odds of crime victimization compared to those who are neither, after controlling for age, socioeconomic status, and race/ethnicity.

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Henly et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8fe98110c91c1e92621118https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605261476690
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