Charity launches a forum for LGBT+ survivors of domestic abuse
Peer to peer support has proven to be vital
Are there helplines for male domestic abuse survivors?
There is help. Here are the numbers you need.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | Am I A Survivor Yet?
There’s a sort of stigma attached to the term ‘domestic violence’, preconceived notions and ideas of the kind of person who lives in a volatile relationship, and so then unfair questions are asked as a result…
What can you do if you’re in a violent LGBT+ relationship
LGBT and in a violent relationship? Your step by step guide to seeking help from the Family Courts I hope you have managed to read it in peace. I hope […]
“Common law husband” shoots and kills partner with a crossbow
A man in his 50s was killed in a domestic-violence related homicide.
COMMENT | Does the Roxanne incident highlight an ugly truth amongst us?
Should the accuser of abuse always be believed? Writer Scott looks at how Roxanne Pallett’s actions may set back victims of abuse. For those of you that have not been […]
What the UK Government says its going to do for LGBT+ safety in the UK
The UK’s Government has launched an LGBT action plan, in which it wants to deal with issues facing the LGBT+ community in the UK, including tackling conversion therapy, LGBT homelessness and domestic violence.
Over 700 LGBT+ domestic violence incidents logged in Manchester last year
“These figures are a positive step in supporting victims and ensuring they are signposted to the right services that are then able to provide appropriate care.” In the first year […]
Woman jailed for the murder of her girlfriend
A woman in Wigan has been jailed for the murder of her girlfriend, following a campaign of domestic abuse. Becky Reid (7/11/84) of Hayward Road, Atherton was found guilty of […]
Manchester to become first UK city to officially record same-sex domestic abuse reports
Greater Manchester police will be making history from today as it becomes the first city to officially record domestic abuse reports within the LGBT community. Following work between Greater Manchester […]
Gay Couples Excluded From First Anti-Domestic Violence Laws In China
Same-sex couples have been excluded from laws that protect straight couples from domestic violence.