Community Interventions concerning homophobic violence and partner violence against lesbians

Community Interventions concerning homophobic violence and partner violence against lesbians Article

Rose, SM. (2003). Community Interventions concerning homophobic violence and partner violence against lesbians . 7(4), 125-139. 10.1300/J155v07n04_08

Homophobic violence and same-sex domestic violence against lesbians are described in this paper based on survey research and hotline calls conducted by a community anti-violence project. A community survey of 229 lesbians indicated that during a one-year period, about fifteen percent had been the target of homophobic violence and twelve percent had been the victim of same-sex partner violence. Violence was defined as including assault with a weapon, physical assault, sexual assault, stalking, and property destruction. The prevalence study was contrasted with actual hotline calls from lesbians during a five-year period. Examples illustrate how interventions based on these findings were used to influence police response, victim services, and legislation. © 2003 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.