ABSTRACT
This chapter presents the foundational information related to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities, as well as to other communities that are under the “sexual orientation and gender identity” umbrella. Until June 2020, there were no mandates of federal protection and this lack of requirements has too often resulted in no legal consideration for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT+) community at all. In some places, there are legal questions and attempts to pass bills to undermine the success of LGBT+ people. In addition to emergency situations within the business and difficult times at home, LGBT+ adults may become unsafe at home due to their sexual and/or gender identity.
