Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people experiencing domestic violence.

At least 1 in 4 LGBT people experience domestic violence in their relationships and from members of their families. But there are no mainstream services in the UK for LGBT people facing domestic violence. This is a serious issue of institutional discrimination and human rights.

Lesbians fleeing domestic violence routinely face homophobia in women’s refuges. Gay men fleeing domestic violence from partners and families have access to only eighteen beds in the whole of England and no provision in the rest of the UK. Transgender people have absolutely nowhere to go. Bisexuals remain completely invisible, even to most LGBT agencies. Young LGBT people coming out to homophobic and transphobic families are forced onto the streets, into dangerous situations and relationships.

Broken Rainbow Forum is working to change the situation for LGBT people facing domestic violence. We are working to establish community-led reporting and referral centres, hostels and self-help groups. We advise, support and train mainstream services to ensure our diverse community gets a better deal when we report domestic violence.

1 in 4 LGBT people
experience domestic violence

Domestic violence is never acceptable

You can get help

HELPLINE
08452 60 44 60
Mondays to Fridays
9am−1pm and 2pm−5pm
Staffed by LGBT people