Study sheds light on intimate partner violence and brain injuries in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
- IPV in Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual relationships is a prevalent issue, with 98% of respondents reporting some form of IPV in their lifetime.
- Victims of IPV in these relationships often experience brain injuries, with about 70% showing symptoms consistent with a brain injury as a result of violence.
- The potential invisibility of 2SLGBTQIA+ relationships poses a challenge, as IPV may go unnoticed by friends, family, and professionals, hindering survivors from seeking help or leaving.
- The lack of recognition and legal protection for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community may lead to disparities in addressing IPV and IPV brain injuries, discouraging individuals from seeking help or reporting abuse.
- Tailored approaches in research, policy, and practice are needed to address the disparities in IPV brain injury exposure across different subgroups within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and to provide appropriate support for survivors.
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Psychiatry & Mental Health, Public Health & Prevention, LGBTQ+ Health