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'Internalised homophobia is a key issue': Domestic violence in LGBT+ relationships

Reports of domestic violence increased during the Covid-19 pandemic as families went into lockdowns together. However, most of the conversations were around heterosexual relationships, but Men’s Aid noticed an increase in calls to their support line from men within gay relationships who were experiencing abuse. So is there enough awareness? Do people within the gay community have enough support? Derek Byrne, LGBT+ Education Officer at Men’s Aid joined Sean to discuss...

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14.15 21 Jul 2023


'Internalised homophobia is a key issue': Domestic violence in LGBT+ relationships


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14.15 21 Jul 2023


Reports of domestic violence increased during the Covid-19 pandemic as families went into lockdowns together.

However, most of the conversations were around heterosexual relationships, but Men’s Aid noticed an increase in calls to their support line from men within gay relationships who were experiencing abuse.

So is there enough awareness? Do people within the gay community have enough support?

Derek Byrne, LGBT+ Education Officer at Men’s Aid joined Sean to discuss...


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