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LGBTQ+ women, trans people, and non-binary people are equally as likely, if not more so, than their cisgender and heterosexual peers to have experienced Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in their lifetimes. As we begin #PrideMonth2024, we celebrate individuals within this community and raise awareness of the challenges and barriers faced by LGBTQ+ IPV survivors when both seeking, and receiving, help. #EndGBV #EndIPV #SupportSurvivors

On Saturday, SafeHouse Denver, Inc. closed out Pride Month with a Special Edition Brunch & Learn, shining a light on the critical topic of domestic violence within LGBTQ+ communities. Existing research shows LGBTQ+ individuals experience domestic violence at similar or higher rates than straight, cisgender individuals. We discussed the additional barriers LGBTQ+ survivors face when seeking support and resources to heal, such as: 🌈 Lack of inclusive services: 61.6% of LGBTQ+ survivors who sought shelter were denied access. 🌈 Lack of Training: Concerns about facing prejudice from service providers and law enforcement who may lack proper training in handling DV cases involving LGBTQ+ survivors, leading to inappropriate or inadequate responses. (Police are 10 to 15 times as likely to make a dual arrest in cases of same-sex intimate partner violence than in heterosexual ones.) 🌈 Privacy Concerns: Fear of being outed or having their sexual orientation or gender identity disclosed without consent can deter survivors from seeking help. 🌈 Inadequate legal protections: In some areas, legal protections against domestic violence may not fully extend to LGBTQ+ individuals, or they may face bias within the legal system. We also spoke about how, as a community, we can gain the skills to ensure that we are supporting all survivors of domestic violence and the steps SafeHouse Denver takes to proudly support ALL survivors, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, or any other factor. SafeHouse Denver's mission is to create a future free from domestic violence, and believes in providing safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed support for everyone who needs it. Thank you to everyone who attended this event and stood in solidarity with survivors. Together, we can create lasting change and build a community of hope, inclusivity, and resilience. #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #SupportSurvivors #SafeHouseDenver #EndDomesticViolence #InclusiveSupport

🏳️🌈 Today we recognise the International Day AGAINST Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. 🏳️🌈 The theme for this year is “No one left behind: Equality, freedom and justice for all.” A call for unity: only through solidarity for each other will we create a world without injustice, where no one is left behind. IDAHOBIT is celebrated on May 17th every year as it commemorates the day in 1990 when the World Health Organisation (WHO) declassified homosexuality as a mental disorder. (Can you believe how recent this is?!) International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia is a global campaign raising awareness about the ongoing discrimination, violence, and marginalization faced by LGBTQ+ people. Despite the perceived increase in tolerance globally, cities such as London are experiencing a constant rise of homophobic attacks (https://lnkd.in/eaVS2U9a) and hate crimes (https://lnkd.in/efSabKvc). The goal today is to drive positive change, and join in celebrating with more than 130 countries around the world. 🌍 🌎 🌏 It is also important to remember that these phobias don’t just live outside of the LGBTQ+ community, but also within it. 💭So how do we challenge this and take action? 💭 📖 Here are some great resources: 🌈 Why standing up to LGBTQ+ hate is important - PinkNews https://lnkd.in/eVhyJwK9 🌈 How to be an LGBTQ+ Ally - HRC https://lnkd.in/efiFknz9 🌈 Bisexual Resources - HRC https://lnkd.in/eFigbAzs 🌈 Trans Resources - HRC https://lnkd.in/eTzrthPG 🌈 Bi Visibility in the Workplace - HRC https://lnkd.in/eD4yyXMU 🌈 ILGA LGBTQ+ Criminalization Map - https://lnkd.in/eHNAncFX Co-created by Quentin Lauth and Liv F. @HubSpot #IDAHOBIT #IDAHOBIT2024 #LGBTQAwareness #Pride #Allyship #DiversityandInclusion #DIB #DEI

When you think of survivors of domestic violence, who do you picture? Many studies report the effects of domestic violence within the context of a heterosexual relationship and focus on cisgender people (people whose gender corresponds with their birth sex). However, advocates and mandated reporters need to be aware of how intimate partner violence (IPV) affects all communities. In fact, members of LGBTQ+ communities are at a similar or even greater risk of experiencing IPV within their lifetime. This #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth, make sure you know how this widespread tragedy affects all communities so you can better advocate for victims and survivors. https://lnkd.in/gpNHiFa3

The international Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is observed on 17th May every year. The main purpose is to raise awareness of violence, discrimination, and repression of LGBT communities worldwide and advance the rights of people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expression, and sex characteristics. This year’s theme for IDAHOBIT is “No one left behind: equality, freedom and justice for all”. The world has just celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which contains the statement “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights”. This statement represents a promise that is not yet fulfilled, especially for many LGBTQ+ people across the world. LGBTQ+ people in later life often experience discrimination and marginalisation as well as discriminatory attitudes in care settings such as heterosexism, homophobia, biphobia and transphobia. They might also be at greater risk of abuse (e.g. by other residents, visitors), poor or even inadequate care and support. Recent research highlights the risks for LGBTQ+ people with cognitive impairments and the need for sensitive and respectful practice in order to provide a space where LGBTQ+ people, feel safe to be themselves. #IDAHOBIT #impact #socialcare References: * IDAHOBIT 2024 theme: “No one left behind: equality, freedom and justice for all” ~ may17.org * Universal Declaration of Human Rights | United Nations * ageuk.org.uk * About ~ may17.org

The need for community engagement is common among survivors irrespective of their demographic differences. "We Never Give Up the Fight: A Report from the National LGBTQ+ Women's Community Survey,” (A survey of more than 8000 participants) found that while LGBTQ+ women experience high rates of violence in multiple areas of their lives, they regularly rely on their friends, not institutions – such as the education system, law enforcement, or religious organizations – for support. #pridemonth #lgbtqia #endgenderbasedviolence #supportsurvivors #communitysupport  #maitribayarea  Read the full article here:

·          #author  #entertainment #podcast #lgbt #lgbtq #intimatepartnerviolence #leadership #radiohost #artsentertainment #producersnetwork #transgender #producersnetwork The Ten Myths of IPV/A     Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse, or IPV/A, is domestic violence/abuse within the LGBTQ+ community.  The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) defines IPV/A as “a pattern of behaviors utilized by one partner (the abuser or batterer) to exert and maintain control over another person (the survivor or victim) where there exists an intimate, loving and dependent relationship.”     Unfortunately and too often, this demoralizing, heinous, and horrific behavior is “swept under the rug”--particularly when it involves Gay/SGL (same-gender-loving) men.  Stigma is a major driving force.     And then there are the tropes and misguided beliefs that diminish this potentially life-threatening behavior and mock its victims, such as, “Well, just deal with it!  Boys will be boys!”     To get a fuller, deeper understanding of what IPV/A is and its ramifications, let’s explore The Ten Myths of IPV/A at https://lnkd.in/eCCSRRMe

Domestic abuse impacts individuals from all backgrounds and identities. Abusers can specifically target your sexual orientation or gender identity. ❗ Threatening to disclose your sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status without your consent. ❗ Pressuring you to keep your identity or relationship a secret. ❗ Isolating you from LGBTQ+ communities, including online groups. ❗ Undermining your sexual orientation and/or gender identity, for example by 'deadnaming'. ❗ Using your hormones or gender-affirming medication as a means of control. ❗ Attempting to change or suppress your orientation or gender identity. LGBTQ+ people may be manipulated into believing that there is no help available to them because they are LGBTQ+, told that abusive behaviours are ‘normal’ in LGBTQ+ relationships, or that LGBTQ+ cannot experience domestic abuse. Abuse is NOT normal in any relationship, regardless of orientation or identity. If you identify as a GBTQ+ man experiencing or recovering from domestic abuse, we are here to support you and listen. YOU ARE NOT ALONE 💙 STATISTIC RESOURCE: “An isolated place”: LGBT+ domestic abuse survivors access to support (2023) Galop; Carlisle, E. & Withers Green. Available from: https://lnkd.in/e-v-qG6e. - Galop commissioned YouGov to conduct a survey of 2,042 LGBT+ people across the UK about their experiences of being subjected to abuse, as well as their access to sources of support. - This report focuses on abuse perpetrated by a family member or a partner/ex-partner, and presents findings about the experiences and support needs of LGBT+ survivors of abuse within family or intimate relationships #galop #LGBTQ+ #LGBTcommunity #LGBTrights #domesticabuse #domesticviolence

A new research project led by Professor Adam Bourne, Director of the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, will explore perpetration of sexual violence among LGBTQ+ people. The project is funded by Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS), a government initiative that is part of Australia’s National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children. “A growing body of research shows that lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer and other sexuality and gender diverse people experience disproportionately high levels of sexual violence across their lives,” says Professor Bourne. The project aims to generate actionable knowledge to respond to sexual violence against LGBTQ+ people. It will also inform the development of effective prevention initiatives and interventions for people who use sexual violence against LGBTQ+ people. Professor Bourne says the findings have the potential to improve health, social and justice outcomes. “We hope this research will inform the development of new theoretical or explanatory frameworks that account for LGBTQ+ people’s experiences.” Find out more: https://bit.ly/3N95sid #LaTrobePsychologyAndPublicHealth #ARCSHS #LaTrobeUniversity 

It was created in 2004 to draw the attention of policymakers, opinion leaders, social movements, the public and the media to the violence and discrimination experienced by LGBTQ+ people internationally. In under a decade, May 17 has established itself the single most important date for communities to mobilize on a worldwide scale. The Day represents an annual landmark to draw the attention of decision makers, the media, the public, opinion leaders and local authorities to the alarming situation faced by lesbian, gay, bisexuals, transgender and intersex people and all those who do not conform to majority sexual and gender norms. May 17 is now celebrated in more than 130 countries, including 37 where same-sex acts are illegal, with 1600 events reported from 1280 organizations in 2014. These mobilization unite millions of people in support of the recognition of human rights for all, irrespective of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is not one centralized campaign; rather it is a moment that everyone can take advantage of to take action. The date of May 17th was specifically chosen to commemorate the World Health Organization’s decision in 1990 to declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder. The International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia has received official recognition from several States, international institutions as the European Parliament, and by countless local authorities. Most United Nations agencies also mark the Day with specific events. #ablgbt #ab #yyc #yeg #alberta #ablgbtchamber #businessAB #supportlocal #albertabusiness #supportlocalalberta