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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and HIV-affected intimate partner violence 2010. LGBTQ+ youth face higher rates of dating violence 18% of LGBTQ youth reported experiencing physical dating violence and 16% reported sexual dating violence, compared to 7% physical and 8% sexual dating violence among non-LGBTQ youth.

National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs. NCAVP. A commentary on the challenges for nurses in identifying and responding to intimate partner violence amongst gay and bisexual men. The report of the 2015 U.S. transgender survey. National Center for Transgender Equality.
https://doi.org/10.1177/1077801216650288
24. Walters, M. L., Chen, J., & Breiding, M. J. (2013). Also, when trying to leave an abusive relationship or access help and resources, LGBTQIA* victims face an added layer of complexity. https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/12362/cdc_12362_DS1.pdf
4. The national intimate partner and sexual violence survey: 2010 findings on victimization by sexual orientation.

National Center for Transgender Equality. The report of the 2015 U.S. transgender survey. The report of the 2015 U.S. transgender survey. Try LGBTQ+ Subreddits on Reddit, TrevorSpace, or Q Chat Space if you’re a teenager.
Tips for friends and family of victims
Listen without judgment.

https://transequality.org/sites/default/files/docs/usts/USTS-Full-Report-Dec17.pdf
3. Jamie justified her behavior by using transphobic statements such as mentioning Mellie being bigger and stronger than her.
Months later, Mellie was still struggling to get a protection order against her ex. https://doi.org/10.1177/0898264314551332
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(2016). National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Disparities in health and disability among older adults in same-sex cohabiting relationships. https://avp.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2010_NCAVP_IPV_Report.pdf
5. Here are two key statistics:
What LGBTQ+ groups are most likely to avoid seeking healthcare due to discrimination?
How does policing differ between LGBTQ and straight domestic violence?
Tips for victims
Consider reaching out to law enforcement.
Despite your apprehension about going to the police, reporting the abuse is a crucial step toward ensuring your safety and holding the perpetrator accountable.
Custody battles: Custody disputes can easily become another tool of abuse in LGBTQ relationships, especially in cases involving donor-conceived children or when one partner is not the birthing or biological parent⁵. This act of denial can be deeply hurtful, but, most importantly, it serves as a constant reminder of the abuse, contributing to a toxic environment where the victim’s identity is invalidated.
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