Domestic violence in gay and lesbian relationships

The police, domestic violence services, gay and lesbian organisations, the
courts and other services all report that they are working with individuals who
have experienced or are experiencing same sex domestic violence.

To date, there is little accurate Australian research that records the level of
domestic violence in gay and lesbian relationships. However, a number of
overseas studies suggest that the general patterns and levels of domestic
violence in same sex relationships are about the same as in heterosexual
relationships. These studies also show that once the violence starts it is likely
to get worse.