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We have just launched an online survey to understand the extent and nature of abuse from family members or partners experienced by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT+) people in Central Bedfordshire.The survey can be accessed here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/GalopCentralBeds We have taken care to approach topics sensitively and include support resources throughout it. The results from…
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Galop is proud to share five new information sheets for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) survivors of domestic abuse and the professionals supporting them. These new resources are aimed at recognising LGBT+ survivor’s experiences, they challenge stereotypes, and highlight barriers to accessing services. As well, they support LGBT+ survivors to access help safely and…
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We’ve launched a new online survey to better understand how Covid-19 lockdown restrictions impacted your relationship with family members or intimate partners. This survey is for anyone who is over the age of 16, identifies as LGBT+, and currently lives in the UK. If you are able to contribute 10-15 minutes of your time and feel safe to…
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Over the last month professionals and activists, agencies, policymakers, and government have faced an extraordinary set of circumstances in light of the COVOID-19 pandemic, including in relation to domestic violence and abuse. While work has been going on behind the scenes to ensure the delivery of services, the public face of much of the response has…
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LGBT+ people face high levels of online abuse according to research by Galop, the leading LGBT+ anti-violence charity. The findings of this report, drawn from a survey of 700 LGBT+ people in the UK, show that: 8 in 10 LGBT+ people had experienced online abuse. Among those targeted, 5 in 10 had experienced online hate more than…
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8 in 10 LGBT+ people have experienced online hate LGBT+ people face high levels of online abuse according to research by Galop, the leading LGBT+ anti-violence charity. The findings of this report, drawn from a survey of 700 LGBT+ people in the UK, show that: 8 in 10 LGBT+ people had experienced online abuse. Among those targeted,…
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1 in 10 still think LGBT+ people are ‘dangerous’ or can be ‘cured’ One in ten people still think that LGBT people are ‘dangerous’ to other people and could be ‘cured’, according to a new report released today. The report comes the same day that the Home Office releases figures detailing an alarming increase in anti-LGBT hate.…
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We are delighted to launch the LGBT+ Hate Crime Report 2019 during Hate Crime Awareness Week. This edition provides analysis of UK data with international comparison.
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Do you want to take part in a supportive workshop for LGBT+ Survivors of Domestic Abuse? Have you ever wanted to meet other LGBT+ survivors of violence and abuse in a safe environment, and learn about abuse in intimate and family relationships and ways to move away from the impact of abuse? Our group support…
Read MoreGerald Matovu has today been found guilty of the murder of Eric Michels and also guilty, with Brandon Dunbar, of a large number of offences against gay and bisexual men, including poisoning, theft and identity fraud. We would like to extend our thoughts to the family of Eric Michels who have suffered such a terrible loss and to those…
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Our hate crime casework service can give you advice, support and help if you experience homophobia, transphobia or biphobia. Click for more
Domestic abuse is any kind of threatening behaviour, violence, or abuse between people who have been intimate partners or family members. Click for more
Galop provides confidential and independent advice and support for LGBT+ people who have experienced sexual assault, abuse or violence. Click for more
