UK Trans Survey on Domestic Violence

June 15, 2009 in LGBT domestic violence, web stuff

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 [...]

We’re Looking For Trustees – especially in Scotland, Wales, NI, and rural areas

May 5, 2009 in LGBT domestic violence, volunteers, web stuff

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 [...]

Would you report domestic violence to the police?

May 1, 2009 in LGBT domestic violence, web stuff

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

New and Improved Blog

April 1, 2009 in LGBT domestic violence, web stuff

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 [...]