When and Where
Date and time
Wed, 19 April 2023, 19:00 – 21:00 BST
Location
Online
About this Event
Joins us for an awarness raising session on LGBTQ+ experiences of intimate partner violence which are often invisble within societal policy and service provision. During this talk we will look at the recent evidence base:
- Estimated prevalence levels of LGBTQ+ IPV
- The socio-cultural factors that influence the risks.
- The health impact on those LGBTQ+ subjected to IPV.
- Barriers in LGBTQ+ disclosing IPV and accessing support.
- Methods to promote LGBTQ+ inclusive IPV support.
There will be case examples drawn from LGBTQ+ people which provide the narrative of their lived experiences.
The talk waill be delivered by an LGBTQ health researcher: Dr Steven Maxwell
20% of tickets sold will be donated to a LGBTQ domsetic abuse charity.