By Knowaley News, 12/01/2025
“…According to research, domestic abuse in LGBTQIA+ relationships occurs with the same frequency as domestic abuse in heterosexual relationships. However, with the common portrayal of domestic abuse being that of a male perpetrator and female victim, many people who do not identify with that relationship struggle to find the support they need…”
Read the entire article: https://www.knowsleynews.co.uk/domestic-abuse-in-lgbtqia-relationships/
By Hawaii News Now, 06/12/2025
“…New numbers on domestic violence reveal a troubling trend in the LGBTQ+ community, and experts are urging victims to get help. Jordan Addison was a teacher listening to a presentation for his students on domestic violence. It spoke to him so much, he ended up working for the Domestic Violence Action Center because he’s a survivor…”
Read the entire article: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2025/06/13/domestic-violence-experts-reveal-troubling-numbers-lgbtq-community/
By Spectrum Local News, 08/20/2025
“… Domestic violence cases are among the most common violent crimes, according to data from the Council on Criminal Justice, but violence committed against men too often goes unreported. Advocates say too many male victims of domestic violence are afraid to speak out about their abuse…”
Read the entire article: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/dallas-fort-worth/news/2025/08/19/domestic-violence-cases-against-men-on-the-rise
By Armaghi, 09/21/2025
“…At a time of increased focus on the horror of domestic abuse there is an assumption that victims are stereotypically female however in truth males are suffering too, but with little by way of support or recognition…”
Read the entire article: https://armaghi.com/news/accurate-domestic-violence-statistics-are-skewed-by-lack-of-focus-on-male-victims/280850
By Police Scotland, January 2025 Issue
“…Underreporting is an issue within the LGBTQI+ community and we want to build trust and confidence that every report of domestic abuse will be treated sensitively and investigated thoroughly. We’ve developed this new advert in partnership with LGBTQI+ support groups….”
Read the entire article: https://www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/news/2025/january/police-scotland-launches-new-advert-highlighting-domestic-abuse-in-lgbtqi-relationships/
By Pipe Dream, 11/7/2024
“…Organizers described how myths surrounding domestic violence in queer relationships are perpetuated over time. One of the biggest factors they discussed was stigma, as some hold the belief that LGBTQ+ relationships cannot be abusive…” “…Research has shown that rates of interpersonal violence among LGBTQ+ college students are as high as 50 percent…”
Read the entire article: https://www.bupipedream.com/ne
By Advocate, 10/16/24
“…The vast majority of LGBTQ+ community centers (73 percent) reported experiencing anti-LGBTQ+ threats or harassment over the past two years, according to the 2024 LGBTQ Community Center Survey Report from the Movement Advancement Project and CenterLink. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.advocate.com/news/lgbtq-community-centers-threats-violence
By Q News, 10/10/24
“…“The landmark National Elder Abuse Prevalence Study led by AIFS indicated that approximately 15% of people aged 65+ reported an experience of elder abuse in the 12 months prior – including physical, sexual, financial or neglect,” Dr Gahan said. …”
Read the entire article: https://qnews.com.au/new-study-to-investigate-abuse-and-mistreatment-of-older-lgbt-people/
By Indepedent.co, 09/12/24
“…When comedian James Barr met his ex, he thought he’d finally found his soulmate, but their relationship quickly became a source of constant fear. He tells Helen Coffey about how he found the strength to leave – and why we need to talk more about domestic violence in the queer community…”
Read the entire article: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gay-man-domestic-abuse-violence-lgbt-b2610980.html
By Gilmore Heath News, 07/15/2024
“…Approximately 17-45% of lesbians affirm having been on the receiving end of domestic violence perpetrated by a lesbian partner. On the other hand, compared to gay relationships, they experience a lower incidence of domestic violence as evidenced by a 26% prevalence rate…”
Read the entire article: https://www.gilmorehealth.com/higher-incidence-of-abuse-in-intimate-relationships-involving-women-compared-to-male-only-partnerships/#google_vignette
