Same-Sex Domestic Violence Strategies for Change [Paperback]

This comprehensive resource book examines a broad range of issues that confront the victims of same-sex domestic violence and those who offer them services. Chapters include topics of practical concern, HIV, same-sex domestic violence, establishing safe-home networks for battered gay men, courtroom advocacy, coalition building and dating violence prevention.

This comprehensive resource book examines a broad range of issues that confront the victims of same-sex domestic violence and those who offer them services. Chapters include topics of practical concern, HIV, same-sex domestic violence, establishing safe-home networks for battered gay men, courtroom advocacy, coalition building and dating violence prevention.

PART ONE: PROLOGUE: HEARING THE PROBLEM
Sharing My Story - K J
Rape - Patrick Letellier
Personal Story - Curt Rogers
PART TWO: LEGAL PERSPECTIVES
Twice Abused - Evan Fray-Witzer
Same-Sex Domestic Violence and the Law
Equal Protection/Equal Safety - Sandra E Lundy
Representing Victims of Same-Sex Partner Abuse in Court
Creating Courtroom Accessibility - Andrea Cabral and Diane Coffey
PART THREE: ORGANIZING COALITIONS / BUILDING COMMUNITIES
History, Culture and Identity - Charlene Allen and Beth Leventhal
What Makes GLBT Battering Different
Lesbians Organizing Lesbians Against Battering - Ann Russo
HIV and Same-Sex Domestic Violence - Bea Hanson and Terry Maroney
Six Steps - Curt Rogers
Organizing Support Services and Safe-Home Networks for Battered Gay Men
Lesbians and Bisexual Women Working Cooperatively to End Domestic Violence - Beth Crane et al
Coalition Building 'Til It Hurts - Jennifer Margulies
Creating Safety Around S/M and Battering
Woman-to-Woman Battering on College Campuses - Tonlc