Queer people from communities of colour may face different challenges or complications. Read more
Domestic abuse can take many forms, and LGBTQ+ people may experience it in specific ways. Read more
A list of organisations that help LGBTQ+ people who are experiencing domestic abuse Read more
How to support a friend, help them stay safe, and ensure they feel heard. Read more
We bust falsehoods about abuse in queer relationships. Read more
If you're a young LGBTQ+ person then you could be experiencing domestic violence. But what can you do? Read more
We need your help to shape our domestic violence hub Read more
The truth is that the path that leads to such horrific crimes is clear. This is what happens when the lives of gay men, lesbians, bisexual and trans people are considered to be inferior or unworthy. Read more
If you’ve ever sent a nude or a sext, you’re not alone. Read more
Unfortunately, the digital ghost of your nudes and ‘shows’ can come back to haunt you, as images can get saved and shared, screens can get recorded, and often without the consent of the picture or video’s subject. Read more
Images get saved and shared, often without the consent of the picture or video’s subject. It can be damaging. Not only to reputation but to someone’s mental health, let alone a huge breach of trust and privacy. Read more
On a few occasions, men who were perfect strangers have touched me inappropriately in gay bars and in gay nightclubs without my consent. Read more
If, like me, you’ve never sat down and thought about the term ‘consent’, you’d be forgiven for thinking that it doesn’t really apply to you... Read more
Does the gay community have an issue with consent? Read more
When we imagine a hate crime, we often picture physical injury or violence, like someone being attacked in the street. While these can be classed as hate crimes, the full breadth of what counts a hate crime is actually much larger. Read more
What can you do if you witness a LGBTQ+ hate crime? Here are three ways you can be an ally and support someone. Read more
If you’ve experienced a hate crime, you may want to report it to the police. Read more
If you’ve experienced an anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime then you might not be sure how to proceed. Do you want to report it? Do you want to find support? You might have questions about the reporting process. Or you might just want someone to talk to. Read more
If you’ve experienced a hate crime, then how you move forward is up to you. The answers won’t be the same for every person or every situation. Read more
Hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people are still occurring with worrying regularity. A Stonewall Report in 2017 found that one in five LGBTQ+ people had experienced a hate crime because of their gender identity or sexual orientation in the previous twelve months. Read more
Support services are still open Read more
Abuse can take many forms. Whether it's emotional, physical, or financial, it's important to know the signs. Read more
Domestic violence happens in same-sex relationships too. Just because it’s two men or two women doesn’t mean someone is allowed to hit you or emotionally abuse you. No-one, whether gay, lesbian, bi, trans or straight, should be in an abusive relationship. Read more
Being pushed into a "queer cure"? It's both damaging and unscientific. Read more
Should you report it? Who to call? Your questions answered by a genuine, bona fide police officer. Read more