Information about same-sex Domestic Violence

Most gay and lesbian relationships are built on love and respect.

Some are built on abuse and control.

Abuse and control in a relationship is domestic violence.

This website is written for people in same sex relationships who are or may be experiencing domestic violence. It contains information on what domestic violence is,  what to do if you are experiencing abuse, tips for making a crisis plan and the details for some important referral services in NSW.

It also has information for people supporting a friend or family member who is experiencing abuse.

The information on this website can be found in the downloadable Another Closet booklet.

Or if you would like a free copy of 'Another Closet' to be posted to you please email us on ssdv@acon.org.au

Another Closet publications focus on domestic violence issues for people in same-sex relationships.

However, we recognise that transgender and intersex people may also experience domestic violence in opposite sex relationships.

Specialist support services are needed to support transgender and intersex victims of domestic violence, and more research needs to be done into the experiences and needs of people of diverse sex, sexuality and gender.

Some referrals for support organisations in NSW can be found in the links section of this site.  

"I became ashamed about being gay, about being sexually attractive and about having sexual desires. It was like going back in the closet"  (David, 27)