Sexual Assault Support Services and Community Systems: Understanding Critical Issues and Needs in the LGBTQ Community

• NCJ Number: 228106
• Journal: Violence Against Women Volume: 15 Issue: 8 Dated: August 2009 Pages: 952-976
• Author(s): Jeffrey L. Todahl; Deanna Linville; Amy Bustin; Jenna Wheeler; Jeff Gau
• Date Published: August 2009
• Length: 25 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This study examined the relationship between community attitudes toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals.

Abstract

Findings of the study address the experiences and needs of LGBTQ survivors of sexual violence. Participants believe that sexual violence is a problem within the LGBTQ community, and that prevention efforts tailored to the community are needed. Findings confirm the issues of an overall discrimination and misunderstanding toward and about the LGBTQ community and their impact on the response to sexual violence, intervention, and prevention; the lack of public discussion of these issues; and gaps and barriers in public services for LGBTQ persons. Data were collected through a survey and during focus group interviews. Data were analyzed separately, with survey findings leading to focus group questions. Tables, figure, notes, and references