Issues Faced by LGBTQ Victims/Survivors of Sexual Assault

• Not being taken seriously or having their experience minimized
• Not having their experience labeled as sexual assault or rape
• Having to educate those around you who want to provide support
• Being treated in a homophobic or transphobic manner by the criminal justice system, crisis intervention staff and/or others
• Having their sexual orientation, gender identity or HIV status discuss or revealed without consent
• Concern they are betraying the community by accusing another LGBTQ person of sexual assault
• Being blamed for the assault based on their appearance or gender presentation (transgender victims especially)

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted or abused, contact us.