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New survey shows hate crimes are severely underreported in Houston area
Study after study shows most Houstonians consider crime the biggest concern when it comes to city policy.But, a new study from Rice University's Kinder Institute finds hate crimes in our area are severely underreported.Researchers say one in three Harris County residents have experienced victimization based on race, gender, or other protected status, but most never report it to law enforcement.Christen Valentine, a Black transgender woman, said she knows what it's like to be judged."People look at the trans identity first before they look at me being a human first," she said. "I am somebody who strives to be myself, just...
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