LGBT and gender non-conforming girls, particularly girls of color, are drastically over-represented in the criminal justice system. This infographic highlights the unique experiences of LGBT and GNC girls with criminal justice systems.
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Infographic: LGBT & GNC Girls Face Criminalization
Recommended Citation
Movement Advancement Project. June 2016. Infographic: LGBT & GNC Girls Face Criminalization. https://mapresearch.org/infographic/infographic-lgbt-gnc-girls-face-criminalization/. Accessed June 12, 2026.
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