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The DC Trans Coalition (DCTC) on Saturday released the results of its 2011-2012 D.C. Trans Needs Assessment, showing that transgender D.C.-area residents are often at risk for harassment or discrimination; struggle with HIV and other health risks and homelessness; and are often underemployed or work in some form of an ''underground economy,'' particularly transgender people of color.

The survey effort, led by principal investigators Elijah Edelman and Elena Lumby, was based on concerns expressed at 10 discussion sessions with separate groups of transgender people. Questions from national surveys, such as one from the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE), were added to the final survey.