How can services and practitioners provide culturally inclusive support to gay men experiencing intimate partner violence?
Between 30-45% of gay and bisexual men (GBM) will experience intimate partner violence (IPV) in their lifetime. Equal to cis women and other members of the LGBTQ+ community. Around 1 in 2 GBM experiencing IPV will encounter barriers in help seeking and receding support. There are foundational barriers and cultural aspects for GBM which are similar to the wider LGBTQ+ community. However, GBM experience unique factors related to masculinity and gender in how abuse is formed and barriers in accessing support. This talk, will take a closer look at a GBM IPV lived story of IPV, including the unique cultural factors and consideration in providing more inclusive support.
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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.
