Violence
continued from page 4
same-sex violence is somewhat sim
ilar to heterosexual domestic vio
lence, but many issues are different.
For example, if the person being
abused is not openly gay, the abu
sive partner can attempt to control
the other by threatening to reveal
their homosexuality.
Schaefer said it is more difficult for
gays and lesbians to come forward
about domestic violence because
they fear they will be the only one.
Martin agreed and said for lesbian
women, it is often a stereotype that
women do not batter other women.
“Basically, the more challenges
they have in their lives, the more
difficult it is to come forward,”
Schaefer said. “It is difficult enough
to come forward, anyway.”
Schaefer said Womenspace has
shelter and support services avail
able to heterosexual men and gay
men. She said men can come to
Womenspace and know that they
will be believed.
“I know there are barriers, but we
have services,” she said. “We have
sheltered men before, but their shel
ter needs are not as great as
women’s.”
Trask said she hopes to see more
resources in the community for
gay men who are being abused by
their partners.
“Obviously, queer men need re
sources,” Trask said. “There needs
to be a space for these men to go
and feel safe.’’For more information
about same sex domestic violence,
visit www.nwnetwork.org.
Contact the reporter
atdaniellegillespie@dailyemerald.com.
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