But perhaps most alarming was that almost all had experienced sexual assault and nearly 90% had experienced two or more forms of violence. The report found that of the 18 respondents who identified as Native LGBTQ2, 60% experienced domestic violence and 40% experienced child abuse. The Sovereign Bodies Institute and the California Rural Indian Health Board, released a report this month highlighting the issue in California, which has more people of Native American or Alaska Native heritage than any other state in the US, according to the most recent census. It stems from heteropatriarchal violence and racism coming together to put the community at an elevated risk. Violence against the Native LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit community is prevalent.
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