It’ s Lurking in the Shadows
Domestic violence is not only physical it’ s mental, emotional, financial and sexual. Research indicates that domestic violence among same-sex couples occurs at similar rates as domestic violence among straight couples. Unfortunately, domestic violence victims of same-sex relationships are not receiving the help they need. This is primarily due to the lack of legal recognition of same-sex relationships.
However, today more cities have legalized same sex marriages so, hopefully this will shine more light on the growing often keep secret of same sex domestic violence. Law enforcement fails to identify and properly handle domestic violence cases involving people of the same sex especially in cases involving two females.
By: Dontrella Mcdonald
12 LEZ ELEGANCE