Bisexual Crime Victims: Least Visible, Most at Risk

Abstract

This presentation provides statistics on violence, victimization, discrimination, and biphobia experienced by bisexual adults and youth. Disparities in poverty rates, health insurance coverage, health outcomes, and access to services are discussed. Quotations from survivors note victim-blaming reactions from coworkers and school administrators. Bisexual individuals report being less likely to be out to their friends and family and passing as straight, gay, or lesbian to access services. Presentation concludes with list of additional research resources. Note: video recording of presentation is also available: http://reachingvictims.org/resource/bisexual-crime-victims-least-visible-most-at-risk/ (CVRL Abstract)