Evidence Exchange of LGB&T Statistics

Welcome to the LGF’s Evidence Exchange, an evidence base of statistics about lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) needs and experiences.

Topics range from healthcare to homophobia and schools to safer sex. The evidence base is continuously updated to include new research, and all records include as much information about the statistic as possible.

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Of the LGBT respondents who defined themselves as domestically abused, 1 in 10 sought help from the police.

Topics:
Crime: Domestic Abuse
Mental Health: Relationship Issues

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Of the LGBT respondents who defined themselves as domestically abused, over 1 in 10 sought help from someone at work

Topics:
Crime: Domestic Abuse
Mental Health: Relationship Issues

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Of the LGBT respondents who defined themselves as domestically abused, 14% sought help from their GP

Topics:
Crime: Domestic Abuse
Mental Health: Relationship Issues

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Of the LGBT respondents who defined themselves as domestically abused, 14% sought help from a lesbian or gay helpline or organisation

Topics:
Crime: Domestic Abuse
Mental Health: Relationship Issues

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Of the LGBT respondents who defined themselves as domestically abused, a quarter sought help from their relatives

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Crime: Domestic Abuse
Mental Health: Relationship Issues

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Of the LGBT respondents who defined themselves as domestically abused, a third sought help from a counsellor or therapist

Topics:
Crime: Domestic Abuse
Mental Health: Relationship Issues

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Of the LGBT respondents who defined themselves as domestically abused, 3 in 5 sought help from their friends

Topics:
Crime: Domestic Abuse
Mental Health: Relationship Issues

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Of the LGBT respondants who said they had experienced domestic abuse, about 1 in 5 did not seek help from anyone

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Crime: Domestic Abuse
Mental Health: Relationship Issues

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2 in 5 LGBT respondents indicated that they had experienced physically abusive behaviour while in a same sex relationship, with just under 1 in 5 reporting experiencing this in the last 12 months

Topics:
Mental Health: Relationship Issues
Crime: Domestic Abuse
Physical Health: Other

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2 in 5 LGBT respondents indicated that they had experienced sexually abusive behaviour while in a same sex relationship, with over 1 in 5 of these respondents reporting to have experienced it in the last 12 months

Topics:
Mental Health: Relationship Issues
Crime: Domestic Abuse, Sexual Assault

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