Links

(Please note, these links are a collection of resources and opinions about same sex and intimate partner violence.  The sites, services and contents of this list are neither endorsed by ACON nor the Same Sex Domestic Violence Interagency.) (Please report any broken links to: TBC)

Selected reading and resources on same sex and intimate partner abuse in LGBTIQ relationships:

AUSTRALIA

ACON Same Sex Domestic Violence Project, Anti-Violence Project, NSW - Support, resources, links and an online reporting mechanism for GLBT people experiencing SSDV. http://www.acon.org.au/anti-violence/

ACON Right Here, Right Now – SSDV campaign from 2007 may be interesting for research purposes. www.rightnow.acon.org.au/domestic_violence

Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse (ADFVC) – a special collection of resources and research on same sex domestic violence. http://www.austdvclearinghouse.unsw.edu.au/specialcollectionssamesex.htm. ADFVC also has resources relating to domestic violence in transgender relationships. Search the main page for these resources. http://www.austdvclearinghouse.unsw.edu.au

Domestic Violence and Resource Centre (DVRC), Victoria Australia - information for lesbians on violence and abuse in relationships. Referrals, legal information and practical advice. http://www.dvrcv.org.au/help-advice/abuse-in-lesbian-relationships/

Gender Centre - Resources include information kits and fact sheets for transgender people, their families and friends, employers and professionals about support available, services, rights and discrimination, training, and medical and social aspects of being transgender.  http://www.gendercentre.org.au/kits.htm 

Men’sLine Australia – support for men experiencing family violence. http://www.menslineaus.org.au/Family-violence-in-same-sex-relationships.html

Towards Freedom, Same Sex Domestic Abuse Group, WA – information, referrals and resources from Western Australian group supporting people of diverse sexualities who have experienced same sex domestic abuse. http://www.ssdag.org.au/

INTERNATIONAL SSDV SUPPORT

Broken Rainbow, LGBT Domestic Violence UK – Offering advice, support and referral services to LGBT people experiencing homophobic, transphobic and same sex domestic violence. Broken Rainbow has a reportline and a number of resources, support and training for people working with survivors of LGBT domestic violence.  http://www.broken-rainbow.org.uk

Hold Tight, Tight Hold - LGBT Domestic Abuse, UK. The original Broken Rainbow site, has reports from the late 1990s and early 2000s that may be interesting for researchers. http://www.lgbt-dv.org/

Lambda GLBT Anti-Violence Project, Texas. US - domestic violence resources and referrals. http://www.lambda.org/DV_background.htm

Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Centre’s Stop Domestic Violence Services – a suite of support services for LGBT people experiencing domestic violence. Downloadable bilingual resources, a legal advocacy project, support programs for perpetrators and survivors of partner violence etc. http://www.lagaycenter.org/site/PageServer?pagename=YH_DV_Family_Violence_Partner_Abuse

New York State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer Domestic Violence Network – challenges, definitions and a network for workers. The Anti Violence Project which runs the network also has a 24/7 bilingual helpline that LGBTQ people can call for support. http://www.avp.org/dvnetwork/main.htm

Rainbow Domestic Violence – a US site with resources, the power and control wheel & some tips on how to identify abusive behaviour for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. http://www.rainbowdomesticviolence.itgo.com

Stonewall, UK – lists some of the research on SSDV gathered in the UK. Also offers a search facility for lesbian, gay and bisexual people experiencing SSDV to find a friendly local service. http://www.stonewall.org.uk/what_we_do/research_and_policy/health_and_healthcare/3466.asp

LEGAL INFORMATION AND ADVOCACY IN NSW

Inner City Legal Centre’s Safe Relationships Project – provides free domestic violence court assistance to people in same sex relationships, transgender and intersex people. Downloadable factsheets and specialist advice. http://www.iclc.org.au/srp/

Local courts, court assistance schemes and regional violence prevention specialists -  http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lc/dvlink.nsf/pages/reg_guide

Legal Aid - http://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/asp/index.asp

NSW Anti-Discrimination Board - http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/adb/ll_adb.nsf/pages/

Wirringa Baiya Aboriginal Women’s Legal Centre – community legal centre for women, youth and children specialising in supporting people with issues relating to violence.  http://www.wirringabaiya.org.au/

Australian Lesbian and Gay Law Blog – legal opinions and issues relating to same sex domestic violence within Queensland law and Australia. http://lgbtlawblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/same-sex-domestic-violence.html

MAINSTREAM NSW SERVICES

Centrelink - http://www.centrelink.gov.au/

NSW Police – have specially-trained Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officers (GLLOs) and Domestic Violence Liaison Officers (DVLOs) throughout the state of NSW who have experience and understanding of some of the issues that GLBTI people face. http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/community_issues/domestic__and__family_violence/domestic_violence_in_same-sex_relationships

NSW Health website search engine - for your nearest community health centre or women's health centre, enter 'community health centre' or 'women's health centre' in the service type and enter your region. http://www3.health.nsw.gov.au/services/cfm/main.cfm

Immigrant Women's Speakout – the peak advocacy, information/referral and research body representing the ideas and issues of immigrant and refugee women in NSW. They also give direct specialist support to women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds experiencing domestic violence. http://www.speakout.org.au/

NSW Department of Housing - http://www.housing.nsw.gov.au

NSW Women's Refuge Movement – non-profit state-wide representative body of women’s refuges and other affiliated specialist domestic violence services. Member women and children’s services aim to respond to community needs by providing a continuum of services to women and children who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness particularly when this is due to domestic and family violence.  The NSW Women’s Refuge Movement values diversity and is committed to promoting access to and equity of, services for all women and their children. This includes Aboriginal & TSI women and children, women and children from culturally and linguistically backgrounds, lesbians and their children, women and children in rural and isolated areas, older women, young women and women and children with disabilities. http://www.wrrc.org.au/

Relationships Australia NSW - provides counselling, family support and Employee Assistance programs to support respectful and resilient relationships, families and communities. They recognise the diversity of sexuality and family types across the community and seek to provide respectful services to all people.  PH: 1300 364 277 to find out more. www.nsw.relationships.com.au

Sydney City Family Relationship Centre is one of 65 Family Relationship Centres (FRC) across the country. Family Relationship Centres were established to support people to strengthen relationships, help families stay together and assist families through separation. The Sydney City Family Relationship Centre is managed by Relationships Australia. They recognise the diversity of sexuality and family types across the community and seek to provide respectful services to all people. Phone the Sydney City FRC on 02 8235 1500 or the Family Relationship Advice Line on 1800 050 321 to find the FRC closest to you. www.familyrelationships.gov.au/sydneyfrc

Staying Home Leaving Violence – www.stayinghomeleavingviolence.org.au

Domestic Violence Support Western Sydney Services (DVSWSS) - set up by the Western Sydney Group, a consortium comprising 8 domestic violence specialist services for women in the Great Western Sydney region.    This service was established in response to the NSW Government’s Homelessness Action Plan to reduce homelessness.  It offers Start Safely  – 30 packages offering a  special Assistance Subsidy provided by Housing NSW for people in private rental and Tenancy Support to maintain tenancies for women (with or without accompanying children) escaping domestic violence.  It will also provide wrap around support for 10 social housing tenancies. http://www.dvswss.com.au/