Collaborating to Meet Community Needs: Improving Access to Support Services for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence in Washington, DC

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dc.contributor.advisorJordan, Yevette Richards
dc.contributor.authorFecher, Shauna M.
dc.creatorFecher, Shauna M.
dc.date2012-12-07
dc.date.accessioned2013-02-12T17:26:10Z
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dc.date.available2013-02-12T17:26:10Z
dc.date.issued2013-02-12
dc.description.abstractThere is a widespread need for education and resources capable of addressing intimate partner violence (IPV) in the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals. This thesis describes the collaborative community response to IPV within the LGBT communities in Washington, DC by analyzing the collective efforts of advocates, law enforcement, and domestic violence service providers. Specifically, this study examines collaborative efforts to raise awareness and educate communities about IPV, help survivors report abuse to law enforcement, and help survivors seek immediate protection from abuse. The participants in this study work cooperatively to improve services for LGBT survivors; however, funding and capacity issues frequently inhibit progress. Results from this study lead to four major conclusions about successful collaborations.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1920/8000
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectLGBT intimate partner violence
dc.subjectLGBT domestic violence
dc.subjectSame-sex IPV
dc.subjectSame-sex domestic violence
dc.subjectCommunity organizing DC
dc.subjectImproving LGBT resources
dc.titleCollaborating to Meet Community Needs: Improving Access to Support Services for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence in Washington, DC
dc.typeThesis
thesis.degree.disciplineInterdisciplinary Studies
thesis.degree.grantorGeorge Mason University
thesis.degree.levelMaster's
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

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