“If I Was Straight and White It Would Be Different”: The Effects of Racism and Homophobia on the Reporting Process Among Gay Latino Male Sexual Assault Survivors
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
Published online on February 19, 2026
Abstract
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Researchers have consistently found that gay men are more likely to be sexually assaulted than their heterosexual counterparts. After an individual is sexually assaulted, they may decide to report the assault to the reporting authorities. While homophobia ...
Researchers have consistently found that gay men are more likely to be sexually assaulted than their heterosexual counterparts. After an individual is sexually assaulted, they may decide to report the assault to the reporting authorities. While homophobia ...