TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2009//
TI  - Sexual Assault Support Services and Community Systems: Understanding Critical Issues and Needs in the LGBTQ Community
JO  - Violence against women
A1  - Todahl, Jeffrey L.
A1  - Linville, Deanna
A1  - Bustin, Amy
A1  - Wheeler, J.
A1  - Gau, Jeff
SP  - 952
EP  - 976
VL  - 15
IS  - 8
N2  - 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 "low community awareness and support for sexual violence in the LGBTQ community," 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1077-8012
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1077801209335494
ID  - ref1
ER  -