Intimate Partner Violence among Sexual Minority Populations

Date

2016

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Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

Crime Victims' Institute at Sam Houston State University

Abstract

Over the past three decades, the literature on intimate partner violence (IPV) has seen advances by including the victimization of same‐sex individuals. An understanding of interpersonal violence within gender and sexual minority populations has been largely overlooked in the criminal justice system and among victim advocacy organizations in the United States, despite the substantial harm produced by violence in relationships…This report provides an overview of the literature on same‐sex partner violence to encourage and facilitate appropriate, culturally‐sensitive service provision and response among advocates, social service agencies, and criminal justice system personnel. (Author Text)

Description

Research Brief

Keywords

Literature Review, LGBTQ, Sexual Orientation, Same Sex Couples Violence, Spouse Abuse, Domestic Violence, Perpetrators, Abuse, Victim Services, Barriers to Reporting, Underserved Populations

Citation

Jin, Hae Rim; Franklin, Cortney. (2016). Intimate Partner Violence among Sexual Minority Populations. Crime Victims’ Institute at Sam Houston State University, 8 pgs.

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