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LGBTQ and Domestic Violence

  • 1 out of 4 to 1 out of 3 same sex relationships have experienced domestic violence. (Compare with 1 out of 4 heterosexual women)
  • In 2012 fewer than 5% of LBGTQ survivors of intimate partner violence filed for an order of protection.
  • In a study of male same-sex relationships only 26% of men called the police for assistance after near lethal violence. Services for gay men in particular are very limited, or nonexistent in many locations.
  • Survivors may not report abuse because they may not want to reveal their sexual orientation or gender identity to law enforcement.
  • Survivors hesitate to ask for services because they worry about homophobia from shelter staff
  • Black and Hispanic LGBTQ are more likely to have suffered serious physical violence than not identifying as Black/Hispanic
  • White LGBTQ are more likely to have suffered sexual assault than those identifying as non-White.
Abusive Tactics
  • Gay or lesbian batters threaten ‘outing’ their victims to their family, friends, and coworkers.
  • Abusers threaten to take away the children; victims can have limited legal rights, related to adoption rights.
  • Abusers target transgenders by calling them “it”, ridiculing their body parts and appearance, or telling them they are not a real man or woman.
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  • Home
  • What is DV?
    • DV & LGBTQ
    • DV & Disabilities
    • DV & Elder Abuse
    • DV Native American Women
    • DV & Teen Dating Violence
    • Videos
  • Crisis/Urgent Info
  • Resources
    • Events
  • Safety Planning
    • Safety Planning & Children
  • Legal Info
    • Crisis Hot Line
    • Know Your RIghts
  • Contact
  • EXIT WEBSITE NOW