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Intimate partner violence is not limited to heterosexual relationships and can affect individuals of all sexual orientations and genders.
Within the LGBTQ+ community, domestic violence occurs at a rate equal to or higher than that of the heterosexual community. LGBTQ+ individuals may experience unique forms of intimate partner violence as well as distinctive barriers to seeking help due to fear of discrimination or bias.
Intimate partner violence is not limited to heterosexual relationships and can affect individuals of all sexual orientations and genders.
Within the LGBTQ+ community, domestic violence occurs at a rate equal to or higher than that of the heterosexual community. LGBTQ+ individuals may experience unique forms of intimate partner violence as well as distinctive barriers to seeking help due to fear of discrimination or bias.
44% of percent of lesbian women and 61% of bisexual women – compared to 35% of heterosexual women – experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime.
Source: National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, 2010 Summary Report. National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Violence Prevention, Atlanta, GA, and Control of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
54% percent of Transgender and non-binary people experienced intimate partner violence in their lifetimes
Source: 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey
26% percent of gay men and 37% of bisexual men – compared to 29% of heterosexual men – experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner at some point in their lifetime.
Source: National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, 2010 Summary Report. National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Violence Prevention, Atlanta, GA, and Control of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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