How can practitioners provide more culturally inclusive support to LGBTQ+ individuals with experience of domestic abuse?
This session focused on equipping a range of professionals to provide more inclusive policy and practice support to LGBTQ+ individuals with experience of domestic abuse. Despite 1 in 3 LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing DA (DA), this is a largely invisible issue. The impact of IPV on LGBTQ+ individuals is exacerbated by unique cultural factors, such as social norms that contribute to difficulties in recognising LGBTQ+ individuals as victims. Studies indicate that up to 45% of those experiencing DA fear stigma or face discrimination when accessing services.
Highlights:
- Dynamics of DA within LGBTQ+ relationships.
- Prevalence of LGBTQ+ DA.
- Unique challenges arising from stigma and discrimination.
- Types of abuse formed within LGBTQ+ DA.
- Health and wellbeing impact of DA.
- Effective inclusive communication strategies.
- Inclusive DA safety plans for LGBTQ individuals.
Course Content
Presenter
Dr Maxwell (PhD) is a clinical academic with 20 years experience within the mental health care system, with diversity in supporting people experiencing complex health issues, including trauma. He has a PhD in Global Public Health from UCL, which was related to minority sexual health inequalIties. Over the recent three years he has passionately focused his research and teaching on driving work to raise awareness of LGBTQ+ intimate partner violence. This work has focused on the UK in engaging with government to drive more informed policy and the development of practical resources to better support culturally competent service provision.
