Press Releases

The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) has learned of the bulling-related death of 17- year old Josh Pacheco of Fenton, Michigan. Josh’s parents have been vocal about linking his death to anti-gay bullying that he experienced both inside and outside of school.

NCAVP is working with Equality Michigan, an NCAVP member organization in Detroit, to offer our assistance with their efforts to support the community during this difficult time. Equality Michigan’s statement on Josh’s death can be read here.

Report shows highest homicide rate ever recorded

• Gay men disproportionately victims of homicide in 2011
• 19 intimate partner violence homicides of LGBTQ and HIV-affected people documented; the highest yearly total ever recorded and more than three times the number documented in 2010
• LGBTQH people under 30 more likely to experience violence
• More LGBTQH survivors were denied access to shelter in 2011 than in 2010