Escape Hi Everyone,
Stonewall have produced a leaflet on “Domestic Abuse- Stonewall Health Briefing”. In their research they found the following, which we thought we should share with you:
Lesbian & Bisexual Women:
- One in four lesbians and bisexual women have experienced domestic abuse in a relationship. Two thirds of those say the perpetrator was a woman, a third a man.
- Four in ten lesbians and bisexual women with a disability have experienced domestic abuse in a relationship.
- More than four in ten lesbians and bisexual women who have experienced domestic abuse experienced this for more than one year.
- 62% of lesbians and bisexual women who have experienced domestic abuse from a female partner have experienced some form of physical violence.
- Almost one in five have been kicked, hit or had objects thrown at them
- Almost one in ten had their sexuality used against them.
- 6% have been forced to have unwanted sex.
- In terms of domestic abuse reporting, four in five (81%) lesbians and bisexual women who experienced domestic abuse never reported the incidents to the police. Of those that did report, only half (49%) were happy with how the police had dealt with the situation.
Gay & Bisexual Men:
- Stonewall’s Gay & Bisexual Men’s Health Survey demonstrates that domestic abuse directed towards men is worryingly high.
- Half (49%) of all gay and bisexual men have experienced at least one incident of domestic abuse from a family member or partner since the age of 16. One in 6 men in general have experienced domestic abuse from a family member or partner since the age of 16.
- Almost two-thirds of gay and bisexual men with a disability have experienced at least one incident of domestic abuse from a family member or partner since the age of 16.
- More than one in three (37%) gay and bisexual men have experienced at least one incident of domestic abuse in a relationship with a man.
- One in six have been kicked, hit or had objects thrown at them.
- One in fourteen have had their sexuality used against them.
- In terms of domestic abuse reporting, four in five (78%) gay and bisexual men who have experienced domestic abuse have never reported incidents to the police. Of those that did report, more than half (53%) were not happy with how the police had dealt with the situation.
For more information visit our domestic abuse page which has information on how to seek help and support.
Take care,
LGBT Bucks 