Community News Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard: local support for LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic abuse One in three LGBTQ+ people will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime, this might be from an intimate partner or a family member, in many cases it might be both. What is Domestic Abuse? Domestic abuse is a pattern of violent, threatening, coercive or controlling behaviours from a family member By Contributor • 2 min read
Community Addressing the Silence: The Urgent Call for Tailored Support for LGBTQ+ Survivors of Domestic Violence in Brighton & Hove For LGBTQ+ survivors, having access to support that is affirming, inclusive, and understanding of their unique experiences can be a lifeline in their journey to safety and healing. By Contributor • 3 min read
Community A Trans Survivor’s Call for Trans-Inclusive Domestic Violence Services: A Personal Perspective For me, accessing trans-inclusive support services was not just about finding refuge from the violence; it was about reclaiming my dignity, my identity, and my sense of worth as a transgender individual. By Contributor • 2 min read
Community Breaking the Silence: A Black Gay Male Survivor’s Call for Inclusive Domestic Violence Support Services in the United Kingdom As a Black gay man living in the South East my journey as a survivor of domestic violence has been marked by silence, stigma, and struggle. By Contributor • 2 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard invites LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic abuse to reflect on 2023 at free December Survivor Space event Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard is inviting LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic abuse to reflect on 2023 at its free December Survivor Space event, hosted by the Domestic Abuse team from 11am – 2pm on Monday, December 18 at Community Base, 113 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XG. The charity will invite grou By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse drop-in at Arcobaleno, Brighton The LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse drop-in is for members of the LGBTQ+ community that have been victims of, are going through, and have questions about domestic abuse. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Survivor Spaces: Creating our own safe spaces with Michael Hyde and Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard at The Queery, Brighton on February 21 In this workshop and led-meditation, Michael Hydes will share simple techniques that can be used to create an inner safe-space, and an example of how to utilise that space in clearing negative emotions. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Jobs Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard is hiring! Switchboard is looking for a Safe Accommodation LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse Caseworker; a fantastic opportunity to join the Switchboard team at an exciting time of growth. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard publishes ‘LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse Survivors’ Christmas Survival Guide’ According to Switchboard, Christmas can be a particularly dangerous time of year of domestic abuse survivors. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Stop gay discrimination. LGBT rights. Homophobia prevention. Unrecognizable woman with refusal hand gesture in t-shirt with rainbow flag heart on blue background. LGBTQ+ News New research looking at LGBTQ+ people’s experiences of family violence when growing up University of Roehampton seek to interview LGBTQ+ people who have experienced some form of abuse or violence from one or more family members while growing up By Contributor • 3 min read
Jobs JOB: Switchboard seeks full-time Specialist LGBTQ+ Independent Domestic Violence Advocate Switchboard’s Domestic Abuse service provides a holistic and affirming support to LGBTQ+ victims and survivors of domestic abuse across Sussex By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Information MindOut and Switchboard partner up to offer regular LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse Online Support MindOut is partnering with Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard’s domestic abuse service for a weekly live chat to talk through any worries you might have. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
