Domestic violence is another demon wrecking havoc on our society, when we (society) hear the words "Domestic Violence" we immediately think of a man physically or verbally inflicting pain on a woman... BUT this is NOT just a heterosexual problem, It's also very active in the gay community and the GBLT Community has and is putting up a good fight to eradicate this problem.Sheryl Cates, Executive Director of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, stated there are five immediate indicators that a relationship could become or is violent...
1. Jealousy and possessiveness
2. Controlling behavior
3. Verbal, Physical and/ or Sexual abuse
4. Threats to harm you, your family or a pet
5. Isolation from friends and family
240 west 34th Street, Ste. 200, New York, NY 10001
Phone: 212-714-1184
NCAVP is a coalition of over 20 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender victim advocacy and documentation programs located throughout the United States. They may be able to direct you to a number of member programs who are working with batterers as well as survivors.
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
208 West 13th Street, New York, NY 10011
Phone: 212.620.7310 / Fax: 212.924.2657
GMHC
119 West 24th Street, New York, NY 10011-1913
Call 212-367-1000 for support and referrals
If you or someone you know is in need of immediate domestic violence assistance, CALL 911
New York City residents can call the City-Wide Hotline at:
1- 800-621-HOPE
Brooklyn residents can call HELP R.O.A.D.S. at: 718-299-7980
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