2007-03-20 11:56:14 · 4 answers · asked by Gerry 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Men should not be turned away as the situation is still battery or assault, or attempted murder or whatever.
I don't know of such events, but don't doubt they might exist in places. I am sure there are national resources to address this situation. In most cases I know of, the violence is report as noted above but is not given a DV tag.
For years, by federal law, police have been required to tag heterosexual, married or live in, as a DV report. I don't recall all the details but local police should be able to tell you or you might try a Yahoo search for "domestic violence law".
I don't think homosexuals ever went to lobby for a Domestic Violence tag to be placed on "their" violence. It would take away from the home sweet home picture often painted for them and detract greatly from the stark image of crimes against gays.
In other words don't show the real under belly of the community in addition to the problems it has already. Let the heterosexuals take the rap for DV.
If you know of violence reports among gays being turned away by law enforcement; you should contact the district attorney if you don't trust the chief of police or county sheriff.
It is a serious crime for any police officer to refuse to report a crime. Such act makes him or her a party to crime and violates their oath as police officers.
Aside from having your own attorney, who has direct access to the bar, here is the chain of command in most places outside of major cities.
1. The police watch commander.
2. The chief of police
3. The county sheriff
4. The district attorney
5. The states attorney general
6. Your state representative
7. Your congressman or senator
(8. Don't trouble the president he is to busy with domestic violence everywhere.)
If you, or someone you know, knows a local judge, especially a district judge, or some attorney in line to be a district judge: A short phone call can get some of the quickest results you will every see in America; and could even restore your faith in Democracy.
Don't let this go. It should never happen.
2007-03-20 12:58:31 · answer #1 · answered by Tommy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That would depend upon where you live. Here men would not be turned away.
The reason most domestic violence in the gay community is not reported is the same reason it's not reported all the time in the straight community............the victims are frightened and ashamed.
2007-03-20 19:02:08 · answer #2 · answered by castle h 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
It is reported. Rather extensively (in as much as any domestic violence is covered by the media, which is not much). And there are groups and organisations specifically designed to tackle it (mostly, from what I can tell, aimed at men, but I'm open to correction on this).
2007-03-20 19:01:38 · answer #3 · answered by completelysurroundedbyimbeciles 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well it is different for two guys. I mean come on.....surely gay guys don't completely abandon the male pride. If a guy gets is but kicked in a one on one fight that is no reason to get the police involved. Just take it, shut up, heal up, and come back at'em. Getting the police involved is awfully female.
2007-03-20 19:14:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋