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Abuse/Domestic Violence is a serious problem in the Lesbian,
Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community. Domestic violence
occurs in same-gender relationships with the same frequency
and severity as it does among heterosexual relationships. Such
abuse may begin in
forms one may not think of as abuse, such as emotional and
verbal attacks, which commonly escalate into physical violence
that can be life threatening. While verbal and emotional abuse
may continue for years before becoming physical in nature, for
both one’s mental and physical safety help should be sought as
soon as possible to stop the abuse. Most importantly, it is
imperative to remember: You are Not Alone, and help IS
available.
Pacific Pride Foundation offers
Individual
counseling is available for people in abusive or violent
relationships. After a period of individual assessment,
education, and treatment, some of our individual clients may begin couples counseling in
order to learn the process of building a sane and balanced
relationship together.
Pacific
Pride Foundation can provide referrals to domestic violence
shelters that are friendly to the issues affecting LGBT
identified individuals.
We also
offer LGBT domestic violence prevention training, education
and consultation. These programs are designed to educate and
empower the LGBT community to build healthy and respectful
relationships and to stop the cycle of violence through
awareness and action.
For more information regarding these services please contact
our Director of Counseling and Recovery Programs,
Mariela Marin, MFT Intern at (805) 963-3636 x130.
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also LGBT Services: Same Sex Domestic Violence Support -- |
