Violence: The Transmen on Both Sides of the Story

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Typically trans individuals are only thought of as victims of violence. The annual Trans Day of Remembrance creates a litany of those who have passed away throughout the year. The ability of trans individuals to pass, often means that the trans folk are only discovered to be trans at their death or through tragedy. Trans mentors, who forgo their own privacy in order to educate and advocate for others, have "come out" in order to reveal the truth: that trans individuals are living healthy and successful male lives.

Violence, like all issues that affect the trans community have trans men on all sides of the issue. Some trans men protect others from violence, while others are the victims. Below are the stories of some of the trans heroes that have been lifted up in FTM Newsletters.

Law Enforcement

After serving for 10 years, Sergeant Thorne "came out" and became the first openly transman to serve in the San Francisco Police Department.

  • FTM Issue 28 - p1

  • FTM Issue 28 - p2

Victims

Heros memorialized as victims of violence

  • Brandon Teena
  • How my friend John was Murdered Twice


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