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Department of Justice to fund studies of gender dysphoria and violent behavior
Publication: Latest News from Science Magazine
Author: Julia Vaz
Source published: 19/10/2026, 10:40:00 UTC
Briefing created: 19/10/2026, 15:18:18 UTC
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Briefings
The Department of Justice plans to fund studies examining the link between gender dysphoria and violent behavior. Experts express concern that these studies may yield biased results. The proposed research aims to investigate whether individuals identifying as gender non-conforming are more likely to commit violent acts compared to the general population.
Key points
- The Department of Justice plans to fund new studies examining the link between gender dysphoria and violent behavior.
- Experts warn that the proposed research could produce biased results due to potential selection bias in study participants.
Context
The Department of Justice is proposing to allocate funding for research investigating whether gender dysphoria correlates with increased violent behavior. This initiative seeks to understand if individuals identifying as gender non-conforming are statistically more likely to commit violent acts than the general population.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to the Department of Justice's proposal and expert warnings. No specific study design, sample size, or data collection methods are provided. The findings remain speculative as the research has not yet been conducted.
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