Domestic Abuse Support

There are many myths and stereotypes which minimise the experience for LGBT+ victims of abuse and make it difficult for victims to seek help. Common myths and stereotypes are:

Abuse doesn't happen in same sex relationships Abuse in same sex relationships is not as serious as heterosexual abuse
Abuse is more likely to be mutual
Abuse is about size and strength - an abusive lesbian will be the more masculine one and a gay male victim will be the smaller one.
Sexual abuse does not happen in same sex relationships – a woman cannot sexually assault another woman and a man cannot be raped
Domestic abuse services don't support LGBT+ victims

These are all false!

Existence of LGBT+ Domestic Abuse:

25% of lesbian and bisexual women have experienced domestic abuse in a relationship (Stonewall, 2017)
Almost half (49%) of gay and bi men have experienced at least one incident of domestic abuse from a family member or partner since the age of 16 (Stonewall, 2017)
80% of trans people have experienced emotional, sexual, or physical abuse from a partner or ex-partner (Scottish Transgender Alliance, 2010)
There are also some issues which are unique to the experiences of LGBT+ people
The perpetrator may threaten to 'out' the victim to friends, family, colleagues, and others as a method of control
A victim may believe they deserve abuse due to internalised negative beliefs about themselves
With specific reference to trans people the perpetrator may withhold medication or prevent treatment needed to express victim's gender identity
Refuse to use correct pronouns and prevent the abused from telling other people about their trans identity
Ridicule the person's body image (body shaming) In Doncaster, there are specialist support services that welcome LGBT+ victims.

Find out more at www.doncaster.gov.uk/domesticabuse or call the Doncaster Domestic Abuse Hub on 01302 737080

If you are a survivor of domestic abuse and want to tell us about your experience and help improve services for other victims please complete an anonymous questionnaire at: http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/domestic-abuse-have-your-say

or go to www.doncaster.gov.uk/domesticabuse and click on Have Your Say.

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