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Seen and Believed: Domestic Violence in LGBTQ+ communities webinar
22 May 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
The right to live a life free from violence and abuse is a person’s most basic human right, but for many LGBTQ people, this is not a reality. 1 in 2 LGBTQ people will experience domestic, family, and intimate partner violence and abuse (DV) in their lifetime, yet victims remain largely invisible with incredibly low levels of reporting. With LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day right around the corner (May 28th), join Injury Matters with guest presenter from LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation to learn more about LGBTQ specific domestic violence impact on overall health and injury, and how we as health professionals can help address barriers and provide support to victims when needed.
This webinar aims to:
- Increase knowledge of LGBTQ domestic violence impact on health and its link to injury
- Increase awareness of barriers to reporting and seeking support among the LGBTQ community
- Increase confidence in providing support for victims of domestic violence and advocating for inclusive healthcare
Who should attend?
This webinar is targeted at local government community development or safety officers, family and domestic violence support services, health promotion and public health professionals, injury prevention and safety promotion practitioners, social workers and youth workers.