Saturday, September 29, 2012

Victim Resource

Wow! We found this great informational packet for victims of same-sex intimate partner violence. The informational packet was created at The Aurora Center at the University of Minnesota and is marketed as a resource for survivors of same-sex intimate partner violence.

The packet gives a nice background of what same-sex violence is and some facts related to its occurrence. The following are statistics that the packet provides as well:

1. Prevalence of same-sex violence is 25-33%.
2. Each year, 50,000 to 100,000 lesbians and up to 500,000 gay men are battered.
3. Same-sex violence victims receive fewer protections.
4. Many violence shelters deny their services to victims of same-sex violence.
5. "Outing" is a significant threat abusers use against their victims.

The packet also offers some information on violence that is anti-gay and lesbian as well as includes a power and control wheel. Find the complete packet here:

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