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Homophobia is a hatred or fear of gay men and lesbians in the LGBT community, which can lead to violence, hostility, and even death. Organized hate groups have viciously attacked homosexuals, and have used violent language or behavior in an attempt to cause intimidation or physical harm. In some states, such behavior can be prosecuted as a hate crime, buy many states do not offer sexual orientation or gender identity protections under these laws. Download a visual map of hate crimes legislation.
- National Gay and Lesbian Task Force

Everyone Deserves to Live Without Hate

In the United States, the FBI reported that 15.6% of hate crimes reported to police in 2004 were based on perceived sexual orientation. 61% of these attacks were against gay men, 14% against lesbians, 2% against heterosexuals and 1% against bisexuals, while attacks against GLB people at large made up 20%. [1] Violence based on perceived gender identity was not recorded in the report.

Where to Get Help

Counseling & Testing Center
The counseling center provides personal, relationship, substance abuse, and career counseling. All of their services are confidential and free of charge for all U of I students.

Continuing Education Bldg., Room 306
1210 Blake Street
Moscow, ID 83844
Ph: (208) 885-6716
Web: http://www.ctc.uidaho.edu

Gay Straight Alliance
The mission of the Gay Straight Alliance is to promote a positive and inclusive atmosphere for all people. GSA strives to encourage individual growth and understanding by providing support for GLBT individuals and their straight allies.

Idaho Commons, Room 302
ASUI Offices
Ph: (208) 885-9446
E-mail: alliance@uidaho.edu
Web: http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~alliance

Office of Diversity and Human Rights
The Office of Diversity and Human Rights promotes human rights and diversity in all of its forms at the University of Idaho. ODHR seeks to help make UI more diverse and diversity friendly.

College of Education, Suite 201
Moscow, ID 83844
Ph: (208) 885-4212
E-mail: anbutler@uidaho.edu
Web: http://www.webs.uidaho.edu/hrco

Safe Zone Project
The mission of the University of Idaho Safe Zone Project is to provide a safe and accepting community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals.

Ph: (208) 885-6616
Web: http://www.uidaho.edu/safezone

Violence Prevention Program, Dean of Students
Valerie Russo and Don Lazzarini, Resource Specialists in the Dean of Students Office, have resources concerning campus violence, equity, harassment, law, crisis intervention, safety, sexual assault, etc.

Administration Bldg., Room 337
Ph: (208) 885-2956
E-mail: Don Lazzarini dlazz@uidaho.edu, Valerie Russo vrusso@uidaho.edu,
Web: http://www.students.uidaho.edu/default.aspx?pid=55704

Women's Center
The Women's Center promotes gender equity for students, faculty, and staff. We work toward equality by providing educational programs, speakers, scholarships for single parents, assistance for non-traditional students, and special funding for alternative programs.

Memorial Gym, Room 109
P.O. Box 1064
Moscow, ID 83844
Ph: (208) 885-6616
E-mail: wcenter@uidaho.edu
Web: http://www.students.uidaho.edu/womenscenter/

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What is Homophobia?

Everyone Deserves to Live Without Hate

Where to Get Help

What YOU can do

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