Experiences and Recognition of Intimate Partner Violence among a Community-Sample of LGBTIQA + People in Western Australia

LGBTIQA + people experience intimate partner violence (IPV) at higher rates than non-LGBTIQA + people but under-utilize professional support services, and the reasons for this are poorly understood. This study examined IPV experiences, recognition of IPV, service utilization, and support needs among a self-selected sample of 523 LGBTIQA + adults in Western Australia.

Citation:
Milkins B, Farrugia J, Hendriks J, et al. Experiences and Recognition of Intimate Partner Violence among a Community-Sample of LGBTIQA + People in Western Australia. Journal of Family Violence. 2025.

Keywords:
Intimate partner violence; Sexual and gender minorities; Domestic violence; Western australia; Sexual partners; Adult

Abstract:
LGBTIQA + people experience intimate partner violence (IPV) at higher rates than non-LGBTIQA + people but under-utilize professional support services, and the reasons for this are poorly understood. This study examined IPV experiences, recognition of IPV, service utilization, and support needs among a self-selected sample of 523 LGBTIQA + adults in Western Australia.