AVP is reaching out to the NYPD

February 20, 2013

AVP learns of Anti-Gay Hate Violence Incident in Manhattan

AVP has learned of an anti-gay hate violence incident that occurred on Monday, January 18^th, on a 2 subway train in Manhattan.  According to the New York Daily News, Urena Morel Frankelly, age 23, and his partner had their picture taken by two women which prompted a verbal altercation.  Six people then attacked Frankelly, and witnesses report that anti-gay slurs were used during the altercation.

According to the most recent report by National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP), which AVP coordinates, youth and young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 years old were 2.41 times as likely to experience physical violence compared to LGBTQH people age 30 and older. 

AVP is reaching out to the NYPD, Hate Crimes Task Force, partner organizations, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and elected officials.  We will keep you informed of developments and any additional ways to take action. 

AVP encourages you to report violence you experience or witness to our free and confidential 24-hour bilingual (English/Spanish) hotline at 212-714-1141 where you can speak with a trained counselor and seek support, or you can report violence anonymously online.

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