Can community organisations set up for heterosexual women experiencing domestic violence be supportive, or are more specialist services needed?
2006-08-26 06:46:40 · 12 answers · asked by bearalice 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
what country do you have the problem?
2006-08-26 06:49:13 · answer #1 · answered by Timmy Green 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are specific groups out there for lesbian domestic violence which could be more helpful. they'll probably understand the issues at hand a bit better than heterosexual groups. contact some glbtiq organisations in your area to find a group where you fit in
2006-08-26 13:55:08 · answer #2 · answered by Mooks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the gay center and ask for a counselor who has worked with domestic violence.
2006-08-30 07:36:45 · answer #3 · answered by reme_1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are not just set up for heterosexual women.there are plenty of them but are just hard to find which is possibly so p issed off husbands dont come kicking the door down every 5 minutes.
2006-08-28 10:27:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why they wouldn't. Try them. Is there a gay lesbian community center in your area? Also, look in the pink pages. It will probably involve you networking with your state and town governments for a bit.
2006-08-26 13:50:58 · answer #5 · answered by Think.for.your.self 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The police can be a good first stop. If they can't help their DV unit should know the numbers of people who can.
2006-08-29 07:54:41 · answer #6 · answered by footie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my guess is the support you can get won't be confined to helping heterosexual women. try ringing the police maybe, they will be able to advise you.
good luck
2006-08-26 15:06:18 · answer #7 · answered by swot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on which country you live in. but generally, you can get support for these cases.
2006-08-27 12:26:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
definitely. spousal abuse is spousal abuse. . . you *could* try asking a local glbt organization if they have anything for women in that situation.
2006-08-26 18:02:53 · answer #9 · answered by kittens 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can help just as they can help men who are abused.
2006-08-26 14:26:46 · answer #10 · answered by Cat D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe go to your nearest board health center or look on Internet
2006-08-26 14:04:12 · answer #11 · answered by heyu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋