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Help for Victims, Survivors and Perpetrators of Violence

Domestic Violence Resources for the LGBT Community

The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) strives to provide the most current and accurate technical assistance, information, and referrals on domestic violence and related issues. In addition to contacting us directly, you may also access our publications on the website of the National Electronic Network on Violence Against Women (VAWnet).

L.A.Gay and Lesbian Center

1625 North Schrader Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90028

Phone: 323-860-5806

Email: domesticviolence@laglc.org

One of the most far-reaching elements of the wide range of services provided by the L.A.

The Network/La Red

PO Box 6011

Boston, MA 02114

Phone: 617-695-0877

Fax: 617-423-5651

Email: info@thenetworklared.org

The Network was formed to address domestic violence in lesbian and bisexual women’s communities in Boston. Since its beginning, has become a national resource and model for battered women’s programs, batterer’s intervention programs, and gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender organizations.

The Northwest Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse

PO Box 20398

Seattle, WA 98102

Phone: (206) 568.7777

TTY: (206) 517.9670

Email: info@nwnetwork.org

The Northwest Network acts to increase its communities' ability to support the self-determination and safety of bisexual, transgendered, lesbian, and gay survivors of abuse through education, organizing and advocacy. Services include support groups, individual counseling, legal advocacy, shelter referrals, safety planning, basic needs assistance, community education and community organizing. While staff at the Network do not do direct intervention work with perpetrators of domestic violence, they may be able to connect you with individuals in their community who are doing that work.

The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP)

240 west 34th Street, Ste. 200

New York, NY 10001

Phone: 212-714-1184

NCAVP is a coalition of over 20 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender victim advocacy and documentation programs located throughout the United States. They may be able to direct you to a number of member programs who are working with batterers as well as survivors.

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By Kathy Belge, "Your Guide to Lesbian Life."