LGBT Domestic Abuse Forum
‘Linking practitioners working to end domestic abuse towards the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities’
Objectives
The LGBT Domestic Abuse Forum is a network of practitioners, activists and researchers working around the issue of LGBT domestic abuse. It exists to provide a forum in which to meet, network and exchange good practice.
Background to the Forum
Domestic abuse affecting the LGBT communities is increasingly recognised, both by LGBT people themselves and service providers. Despite this, our knowledge and experience (and the services available in both the generic domestic abuse and LGBT sectors) remain limited.
To try and meet this challenge, the Forum was established by workers from two LGBT domestic abuse projects in 2006. The hope was that by developing closer links between individuals and organisations, we could improve the options available to LGBT people experiencing domestic abuse by sharing good practice and information about the services available in the
While the Forum aims to function as a problem-solving and enabling resource, it is not a service provider. For details about services in the
Since September 2007, the Greater London Domestic Violence Project (GLDVP) has agreed to host the Forum; the views expressed by the Forum do not necessarily reflect those of the GLDVP.
The Forum’s aims
You can download a copy of the Forum’s Terms of Reference by following the relevant sub page below.
What does the Forum do?
The Forum meets on a quarterly basis to provide an opportunity to network and share information and experiences. Minutes from the last meeting are available below.
The Forum also has two working groups. These are looking at housing issues for LGBT people experiencing domestic abuse and screening, counter-allegations and risk assessment respectively.
Sources of Support for LGBT people experiencing domestic violence
Broken Rainbow
Broken Rainbow is a national service formed to give and provide support to LGBT people experiencing domestic violence as well as their friends, family and professional support networks. On their confidential helpline they provide advice and non-judgemental listening service. Click here for full contact details
Broken Rainbow is also part of the London LGBT Domestic Abuse Project (DAP). The DAP comprises the following agencies: Broken Rainbow, Galop, London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard, PACE and Stonewall Housing working together to provide specialist support services for lesbian, Gay, bisexual and trans people who have experienced domestic violence. For more information on the London LGBT Domestic Abuse Project click here.
Resources
Domestic Violence: a resource for trans people (PDF, 728KB)
This resource to assist trans people experiencing domestic violence was written and produced by GLDVP and the LGBT Domestic Abuse Forum.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) voluntary and community organisations – Toolkit for MARAC
CAADA has recently published the first edition of the MARAC Representatives’ agency toolkits for 2009.
Filling in the Blanks - full report (2MB)
Filling in the Blanks is a landmark investigation into homophobic and transphobic hate crime in London. The research, funded by the City Parochial Foundation, the Metropolitan Police Service and the Metropolitan Police Authority, was undertaken by Galop in partnership with Stonewall Housing and London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard.
Click here to download the Executive Summary
Talk it Over: advice for men in abusive relationships
This resource published by the Men's Advice Line provides advice and support for all men experiencing domestic violence by a current or ex-partner.
Choose to STOP!
This booklet published by Respect is for gay and bi men who have been violent and/or abusive towards their (ex) partners and are looking for help.
Domestic Violence - A resource for lesbian and bisexual women
Domestic Violence - A resource for gay and bisexual men
Two new leaflets have been produced for LGBT people experiencing domestic abuse. The leaflets funded by Government Office for London and written by GLDVP and Barking and Dagenham PCT are available to download below.
Guidance - Housing options for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people experiencing domestic abuse
This guide was written by Stonewall Housing, with support from the LGBT Domestic Abuse Forum, the Greater London Domestic Violence Project (GLDVP), Broken Rainbow and Comic Relief.
Stonewall Housing receives a large number of calls about domestic abuse on their helpline. This guide is designed to give lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people who have experienced domestic abuse an overview of their housing options. It makes reference to specific services and practice in
may differ in
What is a forced marriage? - booklet
The Forced Marriage Unit have produced a new booklet aimed at LGBT communities. This booklet has been put together in association with MySalaam.com and aims to address a gap in their literature by providing relevant case-studies and signposting to LGBT victims of forced marriage. It is also intended to provide reassurance to LGBT victims that they should feel free to approach the FMU for assistance if they are facing a forced marriage situation, thus helping to tackle the fear of judgement that we are told that LGBT victims can feel in asking for help.
If you would like to request some hard copies of these booklets please do contact the unit at: fmu@fco.gov.uk and they will send them out to you as soon as possible. They would also welcome any feedback that you may have on this new product.
Events
Information and Networking Event - 1 April 2008, City Hall
This event was extremely well attended and very successful.
Click here for more information
How can I found out more?
For more information, email the Co-Chairs on lgbtforum@gldvp.org.uk
The Next LGBT Domestic Abuse Forum
Date: 27 January 2010
Time: 2pm - 4.30pm
Venue: GLDVP, 1 London Bridge, SE1 9BG
LGBT Domestic Abuse Forum dates in 2009/2010
Wednesday 27 January 2010
Areas within LGBT Domestic Abuse Forum
