@article{ref1,
title="Sexual Assault Support Services and Community Systems: Understanding Critical Issues and Needs in the LGBTQ Community",
journal="Violence against women",
year="2009",
author="Todahl, Jeffrey L. and Linville, Deanna and Bustin, Amy and Wheeler, J. and Gau, Jeff",
volume="15",
number="8",
pages="952-976",
abstract="Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals encounter social conditions that create important considerations for LGBTQ sexual assault victims. This exploratory, mixed-methods study examines the relationship between community attitudes toward LGBTQ persons and associated community responses to LGBTQ sexual assault victims. An online and paper-and-pencil survey (n = 130) and four focus group interviews (n = 14) are analyzed using frequency distributions and grounded theory methods. The central theme that emerged in focus group interviews, titled &quot;low community awareness and support for sexual violence in the LGBTQ community,&quot; was corroborated by survey participants. Participants' views of unique considerations for LGBTQ sexual assault victims are presented, including causal factors, consequences, and recommended strategies.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1077-8012",
doi="10.1177/1077801209335494",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1077801209335494"
}