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The Institute builds collaborations across LGBTQ Anti Violence and Domestic Violence fields, leveraging the strengths of each to improve impact. We increase public awareness and enhance state, local and national efforts to prevent and address LGBTQ intimate partner violence. We know the power of visibility, solidarity and real access to civil protections.

Our Initiatives

are shaping policy, conducting research, informing priorities and identifying the best practices for preventing and intervening in LGBTQ intimate partner violence. Our grounding in the domestic violence movement and LGBTQ organizing gives us unique insight into how to increase LGBTQ access to domestic violence advocacy. LGBTQ survivors’ voices shape our priorities and approach. Find out more.

Study: There’s No One I Can Trust

Our groundbreaking study launches a national conversation on the impact of mandatory reporting on DV survivors’ well-being and ability to get help. It positions the the DV and anti-violence movements to lead efforts for change. Read the study here.

Recommendations

Increasing LGBTQ survivor access to domestic violence advocacy can start today. Our initial set of Targeted Recommendations provides specific direction for advocates, programs, funders and policy-makers.

Revised FVPSA Regulation Highlights

Almost all community based domestic violence programs receive Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) funds via their State Administrator. The Regulations regarding the use of these funds impact survivors every day as they set forth requirements, limits and point towards best practices. Revised and updated regulations went into effect January 3, 2017. These updates include important clarifications regarding access to services for LGBTQ survivors, as well as improved definitions of some key concepts. Here’s our guide to the highlights of these new regulations.

Training: Q&A

An in-depth training for domestic violence advocates on LGBT IPV and advocacy that happens yearly in Seattle.

Learn More in The Library

Our easy to use online library contains our reports and recommendations, as well as resources from the field and academia. It is useful for advocates, grant writers, policy makers and funders. Find it here.

The Blueprint

When the Family Violence Prevention and Services Program Office sought guidance on how they could help improve access for LGBTQ domestic violence survivors, they came to us. Check out what we said.

Study: By and For

This report outlines the findings of a study the National LGBTQ Institute on IPV conducted with 24 LGBTQ culturally-specific DV and anti-violence agencies across the country. The study examined the unique services and approaches of these programs that are “by & for” LGBTQ communities.

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