Family violence in an LGBTIQ context, 2015
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ) people are not only more likely to experience family violence but less likely to recognise, report and receive appropriate support in response. This article presents a summary of issues arising out of submissions to the Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence. The article highlights that:
- Rates of family violence in the LGBTIQ community are equal to, or higher than, those between non LGBTIQ people
- LGBTIQ people are less likely to seek support due to a lack of appropriate crisis accommodation, few perpetrator referral options, distrust of police and other services, and legal and practical discrimination
- The mainstream family violence sector must consult with the LGBTIQ community to extend or modify existing frameworks to target the LGBTIQ population
Read the full report here: Family violence in an LGBTIQ context