LGBTQ+ Community
The LGBTQ+ community, especially of color, are overrepresented in the criminal and juvenile justice systems. Frequently targeted and vulnerable to increased criminalization, then to be faced with and regularly experience assault and violence in correctional settings are extraordinary challenges.
Norfolk is home to the only regional LGBT Community Center, local LGBT business chamber called Hampton Roads Business OutReach, the Pride Festival and Hampton Roads Pride Organization. The LGBT community is extremely impactful here in the region but especially in Norfolk.
As Norfolk Commonwealth Attorney I will assemble an equality task force that will aggressively address criminal justice reform. Our office will liaison directly with members of the LGBTQ+ community, Norfolk City Council and State Legislators to make real changes.
This Vision for Norfolk is Long Overdue!
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LGBTMAP.Org. MAP - Criminal Justice.