Help for the LGBTQ + Community
Domestic abuse is a serious issue for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community. It’s been reported that approximately 25% of LGBTQ+ individuals experience violent, abusive, or threatening relationships with partners or ex-partners*.
There are additional factors that may act as barriers for the LGBTQ + community to seek help:
The fear of being ‘outed’ to friends, family or agencies when you are not ready.
The misconception that domestic abuse is only physical abuse when it can be emotion, financial, sexual and psychological.
Fear of homophobic reactions or a lack of understanding from the police, alienation from family or friend or that there is no help or refuge for someone who is LGBTQ+.
Dependency on a partner to remain part of the ‘scene’ and the fear that losing the partner will result in rejection by the community that offers so much support.
ESDAS offer a confidential service please contact us for advice and support if you need it on support@esdas.org.uk or 01737 771350
More information
Power & Control Wheel for LGBTQ Relationships
If you would prefer support from a domestic abuse service that specialises in working with the LGBTQ+ community you may wish to contact:
South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Services (SWSDAS)
LGBTQ+ specialists offers support to survivors of domestic abuse
call: 01483 898884
call: 0800 999 5428
