Articles Tagged with LGBTQ domestic violence

Domestic violence is a painful reality that affects individuals across all demographics. Within the LGBTQ+ community, it can be as prevalent as it is in traditional families—if not more so. Perhaps you are in a same-sex relationship in which an argument escalated to the point of a physical altercation–and perhaps you were shocked to discover that your actions qualified as domestic violence and led to your arrest. What can you do to address the issue and, just as importantly, avoid a recurrence?

The fact is that whether the charge is domestic battery, stalking, or criminal threats, California law treats acts of domestic violence the same regardless of the family structure in which it occurs. Let’s explore how domestic violence may work its way into LGBTQ+ relationships, the risk factors involved, and how to minimize these risks both in the present and the future. 

The Prevalence of Domestic Violence in LGBTQ+ Relationships