“…it Happens” an information guide for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in abusive relationships.

Domestic violence does happen in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.  In 1999, domestic violence laws in Queensland were amended to incorporate same-sex relationships.  The purpose of this booklet is to raise awareness about the reality of domestic violence in the LGBT community. It aims to assist you, the reader, to identify whether or not there is abuse in your relationship and, if so, what you can do about it.   “..it Happens” has been produced by the Logan Youth and Family Service, QLD Government, Department of Communities 2004 and updated in 2007.  Click here to view the "..it Happens" resource. 

Links

Queensland Anti-Violence Inc.
http://www.walksafe.org/

Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Inter-sex Anti-Violence Committee Inc (Townsville)

http://www.glbtavc.org.au

Gay & Lesbian Police Liasion Officers
http://www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/community/lgbti/lias_off.htm

Same Sex Domestic Violence (NSW)
http://ssdv.acon.org.au/