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(2016). https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/12362/cdc_12362_DS1.pdf
8. National Center for Transgender Equality. National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs. The report of the 2015 U.S. transgender survey. A commentary on the challenges for nurses in identifying and responding to intimate partner violence amongst gay and bisexual men.
Too often, this pre-existing minority stress is enough to keep LGBTQ people from ever speaking out about their situation of domestic violence at all.
If you are struggling in an abusive relationship, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1 (800)- 799-SAFE (7233) or the Human Rights Campaign.
The report of the 2015 U.S. transgender survey.
This powerlessness can be even greater for victims from the LGBTQ community, as few resources exist for them, especially with the rapidly changing political landscape. Gay & Lesbian Center
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual; Transgender Community Center (New York)
CenterLink, The Community of LGBTQ+ Centers
Community United Against Violence (CUAV)
FORGE, for transgender and non-binary survivors
LGBT National Help Center
National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging
The Network/La Red
The Mazzoni Center
LGBTQ+ Sexual Violence Statistics 2024
Report Highlights: Sexual violence disproportionately impacts LGBTQ+ individuals, with nearly 47% of transgender people estimated to experience sexual assault in their lifetime.These statistics highlight the alarming rates of sexual violence and the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ communities in seeking safety and support.
What is the rate of violence and abuse in same-sex relationships?
What LGBTQ+ couples have the highest domestic violence rates?
Among LGBTQ+ couples, research indicates that bisexual women and transgender people experience higher rates of domestic violence.
Their partner may even be threatening to out them. https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/12362/cdc_12362_DS1.pdf
6. The report of the 2015 U.S. transgender survey. https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/12362/cdc_12362_DS1.pdf
12. However, that seems to have drastically shifted recently. Here are two key statistics:
What LGBTQ+ groups are most likely to avoid seeking healthcare due to discrimination?
How does policing differ between LGBTQ and straight domestic violence?
Tips for victims
Consider reaching out to law enforcement.
Despite your apprehension about going to the police, reporting the abuse is a crucial step toward ensuring your safety and holding the perpetrator accountable.
Insufficient laws and unequal allocation of resources leave them less protected in society simply because of who they are.
Her partner frequently invalidated Mollie’s gender identity, referring to her by her deadname during arguments and telling her, “No one will ever love you for who you really are.” He discouraged her from seeing friends and made her feel guilty for attending LGBTQ community events, accusing her of “wanting attention.” When Mollie expressed a desire to start hormonetherapy, her partner, who controlled the finances, refused to pay for a "luxury."
Mollie isolated herself socially and professionally, fearing rejection and believing she was unworthy of love.
It wasn’t until I gently introduced the concept of coercive control that Mollie began to recognize her experiences as being abuse.
That compares to 35% of straight women and 29% of straight men.