Community Readiness for LGBT Intimate Partner Violence Support Services

Determining readiness and building capacity of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities to address intimate partner violence

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Full Project Name:Community Readiness for LGBT Intimate Partner Violence Support ServicesPrimary Community Organization:Diverse and Resilient, Inc.Primary Academic Partner:Carol Lynne Galletly, PhD, JD, Psychiatry and Behavioral MedicineAward Amount:$50,000

Award Date

July2007

Project Duration:18 months

Project Description Narrative:

Research shows that intimate partner violence (IPV) occurs in one-third of LGBT relationships in Wisconsin, similar to the frequency of heterosexual prevalence rates However, LGBT individuals are less likely to access mainstream services for IPV, resulting in increased medical and psychological injuries.

Through this project, readiness levels will be assessed for select Wisconsin LGBT communities to address IVP within their communities. Then, a three-year action plan will be developed to address IVP identified for communities based on their assessed readiness levels.