Justice department funds research into gender dysphoria and violent crime in latest anti-trans effort

Experts say ‘very dangerous’ move diverts attention from violence driven by far-right extremist ideologies

The US Department of Justice is funding research aimed at exploring whether there is a link between gender dysphoria and violent crime.

Last month, the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), the research arm of the justice department, said it would grant up to $1m for studies into the frequency and type of violence committed by people who have been diagnosed and treated for gender dysphoria.