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Understanding the experiences of lesbian, bisexual and trans survivors of domestic violence: a qualitative study.
J Homosex. 2006; 51(1):159-81.JH

Abstract

OBJECTIVES

Using a participatory approach, our objectives were to understand community perspectives on domestic violence (DV) in lesbian, bisexual and trans (LBT) communities, and to assess access to and cultural appropriateness ofDVservices for LBT survivors.

METHODS

We used qualitative methods and conducted focus groups and semi-structured interviews with LBT survivors of DV.

RESULTS

Nearly all participants reported that the level of awareness regarding DV in their communities was limited. Survivors reported difficulty identifying their partners' behavior as abusive. Isolation was described as central to experiences of abuse, and respondents discussed a variety of isolation tactics specific to LBT communities. Isolation also contributed to difficulty seeking help. Respondents reported that they often did not access mainstream DV services due to concerns about homophobia and transphobia. To address DV in LBT communities respondents pointed to the importance of friendship and community networks, sharing information about queer DV, and holding batterers accountable for their behavior.

CONCLUSIONS

LBT people face challenges identifying and responding to DV that are specific to their cultural context. Services for LBT DV survivors must be culturally appropriate and accessible. Community based solutions for addressing and preventing DV should be encouraged.

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Bornstein DR
The Northwest Network of Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse.
Fawcett J
No affiliation info available
Sullivan M
No affiliation info available
Senturia KD
No affiliation info available
Shiu-Thornton S
No affiliation info available

MeSH

AdultBisexualityDomestic ViolenceFemaleFocus GroupsHomosexuality, FemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMiddle AgedSocial IsolationSocial SupportSocial WelfareSurvivorsTranssexualism

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

Language

eng

PubMed ID

16893830

Citation

Bornstein, Danica R., et al. "Understanding the Experiences of Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans Survivors of Domestic Violence: a Qualitative Study." Journal of Homosexuality, vol. 51, no. 1, 2006, pp. 159-81.
Bornstein DR, Fawcett J, Sullivan M, et al. Understanding the experiences of lesbian, bisexual and trans survivors of domestic violence: a qualitative study. J Homosex. 2006;51(1):159-81.
Bornstein, D. R., Fawcett, J., Sullivan, M., Senturia, K. D., & Shiu-Thornton, S. (2006). Understanding the experiences of lesbian, bisexual and trans survivors of domestic violence: a qualitative study. Journal of Homosexuality, 51(1), 159-81.
Bornstein DR, et al. Understanding the Experiences of Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans Survivors of Domestic Violence: a Qualitative Study. J Homosex. 2006;51(1):159-81. PubMed PMID: 16893830.
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TY - JOUR T1 - Understanding the experiences of lesbian, bisexual and trans survivors of domestic violence: a qualitative study. AU - Bornstein,Danica R, AU - Fawcett,Jake, AU - Sullivan,Marianne, AU - Senturia,Kirsten D, AU - Shiu-Thornton,Sharyne, PY - 2006/8/9/pubmed PY - 2006/11/9/medline PY - 2006/8/9/entrez SP - 159 EP - 81 JF - Journal of homosexuality JO - J Homosex VL - 51 IS - 1 N2 - OBJECTIVES: Using a participatory approach, our objectives were to understand community perspectives on domestic violence (DV) in lesbian, bisexual and trans (LBT) communities, and to assess access to and cultural appropriateness ofDVservices for LBT survivors. METHODS: We used qualitative methods and conducted focus groups and semi-structured interviews with LBT survivors of DV. RESULTS: Nearly all participants reported that the level of awareness regarding DV in their communities was limited. Survivors reported difficulty identifying their partners' behavior as abusive. Isolation was described as central to experiences of abuse, and respondents discussed a variety of isolation tactics specific to LBT communities. Isolation also contributed to difficulty seeking help. Respondents reported that they often did not access mainstream DV services due to concerns about homophobia and transphobia. To address DV in LBT communities respondents pointed to the importance of friendship and community networks, sharing information about queer DV, and holding batterers accountable for their behavior. CONCLUSIONS: LBT people face challenges identifying and responding to DV that are specific to their cultural context. Services for LBT DV survivors must be culturally appropriate and accessible. Community based solutions for addressing and preventing DV should be encouraged. SN - 0091-8369 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/16893830/Understanding_the_experiences_of_lesbian_bisexual_and_trans_survivors_of_domestic_violence:_a_qualitative_study_ L2 - https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1300/J082v51n01_08 DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -