LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANS (LGBT) COMMUNITIES AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (3 CE)

Course overview

Domestic violence, and more specifically domestic violence in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) communities, is about abuse of power, manipulation, exploitation, oppression and barriers to service. This course explores the complexities and nuances of key issues faced by people in LGBT communities as they deal with domestic violence in their lives and gives additional direction and resources. Learning Objectives: 1. Evaluate the historical and cultural implications for society’s view of sexual orientation or gender identity. 2. Evaluate the relationship between domestic violence and the LGBT community. 3. Gain knowledge of the incidence and prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence among specific LGBT groups.