The fear is that a transgender person will make the restroom unsafe. Statistics show that you are more likely to be raped by someone you know. According to a special report from the US Department of Justice, most victims of rape or sexual assault (78%) knew the attacker (Berzofsky et al). The percentages show that you are more likely to be raped or sexually assaulted in or near your home, not in a public restroom. Statistics from the U.S. Department of Justice show the location of rapes and sexual assaults: About 55 percent of rapes or sexual assaults occurred at or near the victim's home, and an additional 12 percent occurred at or near the victim's home. proximity to a friend, relative, or acquaintance. 10% occurred in a commercial location/parking lot or garage and 8% at school. 15% occurred in open areas/public transportation/other. Others includes locations such as an apartment courtyard; a park, field or playground not on school property; a place on the street other than that immediately adjacent to the home of the victim, a relative or friend; in public transport; at a station or bus or train depot; on a plane; or in an airport (Berzofsky, et al). There is no mention that public toilets are a place of aggression. That's not to say it can't happen there, but it's just not as