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domestic violence: an underground crisis

With the Matthew Shepard case having only recently slipped from the headlines, most discussion of violence in gay circles focuses on the attacks perpetrated by some homophobic straights. But anti-gay criminals aren't the only instigators of physical assaults against GLBT people. As Gay.com's Aslan Brooke points out, domestic violence is a widespread--yet largely unspoken--reality in lesbian and gay relationships. Brooke highlights some shocking statistics indicating the severity of the problem, and pokes holes in the cliche that the more butch partner is invariably the aggressor. At the article's end, you can find ways to contact the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's STOP LGBT Domestic Violence Program, for information or for help. This is a vital topic, and one that we all need to know much more about. Click the URL above for an effective primer.

Thu, 16 Mar 2000 07:43:37 -0800