Gay domestic abuse

Walters, M. L., Chen, J., & Breiding, M. J. (2013). In the transgender community, studies show somewhere between 31% and 50% have been victims of domestic violence. https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/12362/cdc_12362_DS1.pdf

11.

Some police departments have officers trained to handle LGBTQ+ cases with sensitivity.

If you’re determined not to involve the police:

• Reach out to LGBTQ+-friendly organizations.
  Connect with local LGBTQ+ centers, hotlines, or shelters that specialize in supporting individuals facing violence: National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP), The Trevor Project, or Trans Lifeline
  
• Create a safety plan.
  Develop a plan that includes trusted contacts, emergency funds, and a safe place to go if needed.
  
• Document the abuse.
  Keep records of incidents, including dates, times, and descriptions, which can be useful if you decide to take action later.

  NCAVP. National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Intimate Partner Violence in Transgender Populations: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Prevalence and Correlates. https://transequality.org/sites/default/files/docs/usts/USTS-Full-Report-Dec17.pdf

  3. https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/12362/cdc_12362_DS1.pdf

  14.

  “They may not be in an ‘out’ relationship. https://transequality.org/sites/default/files/docs/usts/USTS-Full-Report-Dec17.pdf

  2. National Center for Transgender Equality. Most jurisdictions don’t recognize coercive control unless paired with physical harm—and though this is often the case for victims of all genders and sexualities, many people who see non-physical violence, including the victims, can feel powerless to stop it.

  […]

  Click here to view the full piece.This story was originally published by News Is Out on October 3, 2024.

Related Posts

Continue exploring