15 Oct 2019 — Those who are transgender and those who display gender nonconforming traits in childhood are at risk for child abuse and sequelae. National Institutes of Health (.gov)

Abuse can also manifest as medical neglect or unsafe practices:

Research indicates high levels of victimization among this population, particularly those in the sex trade:

: Many experience systemic abuse such as loss of employment (39%) and denial of housing (20%) .

: In a study of Cambodian "ladyboys," 40% reported physical assault and 55% reported being forced to have sex against their wishes within a 12-month period .

: Due to limited access to formal healthcare, many use excessive estrogen supplements without medical supervision or undergo invasive, unsafe procedures like subcutaneous silicone injections to achieve a more feminine appearance . Legal and Social Context

: Over one-third of those reporting physical assault cited police as the perpetrators .

Ladyboy Abuse -

15 Oct 2019 — Those who are transgender and those who display gender nonconforming traits in childhood are at risk for child abuse and sequelae. National Institutes of Health (.gov)

Abuse can also manifest as medical neglect or unsafe practices:

Research indicates high levels of victimization among this population, particularly those in the sex trade:

: Many experience systemic abuse such as loss of employment (39%) and denial of housing (20%) .

: In a study of Cambodian "ladyboys," 40% reported physical assault and 55% reported being forced to have sex against their wishes within a 12-month period .

: Due to limited access to formal healthcare, many use excessive estrogen supplements without medical supervision or undergo invasive, unsafe procedures like subcutaneous silicone injections to achieve a more feminine appearance . Legal and Social Context

: Over one-third of those reporting physical assault cited police as the perpetrators .