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Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard: local support for LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic abuse

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

Addressing the Silence: The Urgent Call for Tailored Support for LGBTQ+ Survivors of Domestic Violence in Brighton & Hove

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.

A Trans Survivor’s Call for Trans-Inclusive Domestic Violence Services: A Personal Perspective

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.

Breaking the Silence: A Black Gay Male Survivor’s Call for Inclusive Domestic Violence Support Services in the United Kingdom

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.

Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard invites LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic abuse to reflect on 2023 at free December Survivor Space event

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

LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse drop-in at Arcobaleno, Brighton

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.

Survivor Spaces: Creating our own safe spaces with Michael Hyde and Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard at The Queery, Brighton on February 21

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.

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