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Domestic Abuse support for LGBT people in the South West
“Domestic abuse” and or “family abuse” (LGBT people being abused because of their sexuality or gender within families) can be difficult to identify, especially for the person experiencing it. People sometimes misunderstand domestic/family abuse as purely domestic violence. This is not the case; abuse can be physical, emotional, verbal, financial and sexual.
Domestic/family abuse is a pattern of behaviour characterised by the exercise of power & control by one person over another within the context of an intimate or family relationship.
Acknowledging that any current or ex-partner or family member is an ‘abuser’ is hard, and this can be made harder by threats of ‘outing’ or because of fear of isolation.
The domestic abuse interventions & support initiative (DAISI) project can help and is committed to supporting the LGBT community.
We provide you the support you need, at a time you need it and in a way you would like it.
Domestic/family abuse is not a gender issue; some surveys suggest there is domestic violence in up to 1 in 4 LGBT relationships.
The LGBT outreach replaces the former Broken Rainbow Cornwall support service.
The DAISI project is funded by The Big Lottery Fund. The DAISI project support services work in partnership with statutory and voluntary organisation throughout Cornwall, and are managed by The Cornwall Women’s Refuge Trust (CWRT), who also manages the Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) for male victims.
The DAISI project provides the following support services:
- Risk Assessment & Safety Planning
- Individual Counselling
- Advocacy & Outreach
- Family Group Support
- Information & Advice
- Education & Training to other professional organisations
- Referral to other relevant statutory and voluntary service providers
Once you or someone on your behalf has made contact with the DAISI Project you will speak to a support worker either in person or over the telephone.
You will always be believed, you will always be taken seriously
Referrals are appropriate for anyone aged 16 years and over who either are or have been victims of domestic/family abuse or for family and loved ones who have been affected by the abuse of a loved one.
If you think you maybe a victim of domestic/family abuse or if you have been a victim in the past and want to talk to someone please contact:
01872 226981 or 07825 220232
daisiproject@yahoo.com
24 hr helpline: 01872 225629
