Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) domestic abuse

Domestic abuse affects approximately one in four lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people in their lifetimes. Domestic abuse can include psychological, physical, emotional, sexual, financial or emotional abuse and may take the form of violence, harassment, threats or isolation. It can include abuse related to someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity, such as threatening to ‘out’ someone to their work or family.

Please download information for LGBT people who experience domestic abuse in Richmond upon Thames here(pdf, 164KB).

Additional resources

A range of resources written for LGBT people experiencing domestic abuse are available, including booklets for lesbian and bisexual women, gay and bisexual men and a guide to housing options for LGBT people experiencing domestic abuse.These, along with more information about LGBT domestic abuse, can be found at the Greater London Domestic Violence Project (GLDVP) website.

More information

For more information on local and national agencies please visit our Domestic abuse support page.

For information on the support available to LGBT people experiencing domestic abuse, please visit the Broken Rainbow website.

The Gender Trust runs a confidential service that offers help and support to anyone with queries about all aspects of gender identity issues. The national helpline operates 7 days a week from Monday to Friday 10am to 10pm and Saturday and Sunday 1pm to 10pm and can be contacted on 0845 231 0505.