By Kids News, 09/19/24
“…Sixty per cent of LGBTIQA+ people have experienced domestic and intimate partner violence, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Sadly, they often suffer in silence. Seventy-two percent of victims never report the abuse due to stigma, shame embarrassment, and barriers to accessing support. When victims do speak up and confide in family or friends, their concerns are often minimised or fall on deaf ears, according to Ricky. …”
