26. Sexual Orientation Disparities in Violence Victimization and Perpetration Among Youth of Color Living in Neighborhoods with Concentrated Disadvantage

Sexual minority youth (e.g.: gay, lesbian, or bisexual youth) are at substantially greater risk than their heterosexual peers for experiencing violence victimization (including sexual violence). However, these disparities have rarely been examined among youth of color living in neighborhoods with concentrated disadvantage. Additionally, few studies have examined sexual orientation disparities in violence perpetration. No violence prevention programs are tailored for sexual minority youth. To fill these gaps, we examined sexual orientation disparities in violence victimization and perpetration in neighborhoods with high poverty and violence exposure.