Archive for the 'LGBT domestic violence' Category
What can be provided for London lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans people seeking help surrounding domestic violence:
Emergency advice and safety planning
Housing advice/advocacy, including finding safe accommodation
Emotional support
Support groups
Legal advice on civil or criminal protection (e.g., non-molestation orders)
Support with police
Assisted police reporting and non-police reporting of incidents
Support through civil and criminal court system
Help finding solicitors
Advice [...]
A Belfast man stands accused of rape, grievous bodily harm, administering a substance with sexual intent, imprisoning and threats to kill against his ex-boyfriend
In the High Court, twenty seven charges have been levelled against the man who can not be named for legal reasons.
His ex-boyfriend, a foreign national, claims he was too afraid to [...]
For immediate release
Domestic Violence continues to be on the national agenda as the rate of victimisation is so devastating. The levels of abuse to heterosexual women are 1 in 4 – the same figure experienced by LGBT people.
“Domestic violence is still invisible in our communities,” says Rita Hirani, CEO of Broken Rainbow, funded by [...]
Want to make a difference to the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people experiencing domestic violence? You may know we have helpline volunteer vacancies, but we’re also looking for more trustees.
What is a trustee, you might ask? Do-it.org describes it best so forgive me for nabbing their words:
Charity trustees are the people legally [...]
85% of you have responded with a no.
Have your say on lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans domestic violence: http://www.broken-rainbow.org.uk/polls.html
Do you have 3 hrs per month spare? Do you want to volunteer for a well known lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans charity?
Helpline Workers (Voluntary)
1 in 4 lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people will experience domestic violence. Broken Rainbow LGBT Domestic Violence Service (UK) provides a helpline service to all LGBT people, their family and [...]
Broken Rainbow LGBT Domestic Violence Training
Date: 2nd June 2009.
Time: 10am – 4pm
Price: £89 per person
Address: Broken Rainbow,J414, Tower Bridge Business Complex, 100 Clements Rd, London, SE16 4DG (free parking)
Details:
LGBT & DV issues: Survivor and Perpetrator Awareness
We examine how the power and control theories manifest differently in LGBT communities, look at case studies, cultural contexts, [...]
PRESS RELEASE
Date: April 2009
For Immediate Release
Broken Rainbow National LGBT Domestic Violence Helpline Additional phone number:
0300 999 5428 (0300 999 LGBT)
Formed in 2004, Broken Rainbow runs the only UK lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans Domestic Violence helpline staffed by LGBT people for LGBT people. During periods of economic hardship, calls to all domestic violence helplines [...]
A study surrounding gay men who have experienced domestic violence, conducted at the University of Northumbria showed:
Findings showed that homosexual males did indeed suffer from lower self esteem than the general population which suggests self esteem increasing methods that are used to help heterosexual females that are victims of domestic violence, can also be used [...]
As you can see this blog has gone from a flat expanse of (all be it wonderful) news, to a more interactive, visually satisfying, array of news and various videos on lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans domestic violence.
As our main task is to raise awareness of LGBT DV (in its many forms) then it seemed [...]
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