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Domestic Violence: Treatment Barriers In The Gay And Lesbian Community, Susan Crane Jan 2010

Domestic Violence: Treatment Barriers In The Gay And Lesbian Community, Susan Crane

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The purpose of this study is to investigate barriers to seeking services pertaining to domestic violence among the gay and lesbian population. The treatment barriers to seeking support and services for Same Sex Domestic Violence (SSDV) is related to fear, not feeling safe, judgmental attitudes, lack of education, and law enforcement discrimination.