Just as domestic violence crosses class and racial lines, it also crosses
the lines of sexual-preference. The dynamics of domestic violence are
similar in all types of intimate relationships, including lesbian and
gay relationships. However, there are some demonstrations of power and
control that are unique to same-sex relationships.
Communities United Against Violence (CUAV)
A 20-year old multicultural
organization working to end violence against and within lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) communities. They
offer a 24-hour multilingual crisis line, free counseling, legal advocacy,
and emergency assistance to survivors of violence.
website: www.cuav.org
phone: 415.333.HELP (4357)
W.O.M.A.N., Inc.
A multi-service agency that offers comprehensive
services to women battered by women, including support groups, counseling,
and restraining orders specifically for lesbian, bisexual, and transgender
women, as well as community education regarding woman-to-woman
abuse.
website: www.womaninc.org
phone: 415.864.4722
24-hour crisis line: 877.384.3578
Asian Women's Shelter
Queer
Asian Women's Services (QAWS) addresses relationship violence among
lesbian, bisexual, and transgender women. QAWS responds to the needs
of queer Asian women survivors, as well as organizes in the community
to change values and build innovative responses beyond conventional
shelters and institution-centered services to end violence in same gender
relationships.
website: www.sfaws.org
phone: 877.751.0880
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