Domestic Violence: Population-Specific Approaches

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2007

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) Communities and Domestic Violence: Information and Resources - Intersection of Sexism and Homophobia

This packet discusses gender-based violence through an exploration of how homophobia is about heterosexism, anti-homosexual bias and disparaging women, and has social significance for all men and women, regardless of sexual orientation.

Authors: Mary Allen

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2007

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) Communities and Domestic Violence: Information and Resources

Domestic violence in LGBT communities is about abuse of power, manipulation, exploitation, oppression and barriers to service. This collection is designed for dv program advocates, activists working in LGBT communities and those wishing to become allies.

Authors: Mary Allen

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2007

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) Communities and Domestic Violence: Information and Resources - Overview

Domestic violence in LGBT communities is about abuse of power, manipulation, exploitation, oppression and barriers to service. This packet is the overview to a collection of information and resources.

Authors: Mary Allen

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2007

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) Communities and Domestic Violence: Information and Resources - Use of Language/Vocabulary

Individuals and communities continually experiment with language to express the unique character and evolving experience of their lives. This packet introduces some of the terms that are, at this writing, used in LGBT communities in the U.S.

Authors: Mary Allen

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2007

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) Communities and Domestic Violence: Information and Resources - Dynamics of Domestic Violence

LGBT peopleís relationships often exist in an atmosphere of secrecy and isolation. This packet explores definitions and experiences of ìrelationshipî and ìdomestic violenceî that are profoundly influenced by heterosexism and homophobia.

Authors: Mary Allen

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2007

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) Communities and Domestic Violence: Information and Resources - Intervention/Prevention Services

LGBT peopleís relationships often exist in an atmosphere of secrecy and isolation due to heterosexism, homophobia and other oppressive belief systems. This packet explores how this impacts domestic violence service design and access.

Authors: Mary Allen

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February 2006, Volume 7, Number 1

Casa de Esperanza: Mobilizing Latinas and Latino Communities to End Domestic Violence

This issue of the BCS newsletter features the strengths-based, community engagement approach of Casa de Esperanza, of St. Paul, MN. The main article describes their work of mobilizing Latinas and Latino communities to end domestic violence.

Authors: Andrea Farney

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2006

There Is No Room for Abuse in Our Community

This brochure is designed to raise awareness of services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans communities.

Authors: Adapted with permission from the West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence

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1999

The Austin Community Domestic Violence Project: A Blueprint for Raising Community Awareness and Promoting Local Action

Describes a community organizing project that worked within an African American community to mobilize and train citizen leaders and business gatekeepers to safely and effectively intervene in domestic violence cases and raise neighborhood awareness.

Authors: Olga Becker, Gloria Lewis and Kathleen Monahan

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