Domestic Violence Resource Center – LGBTQ Program

The LGBTQ program provides services specific to people who identify as LGBTQ or any other person who belongs to a marginalized community based on their gender or sexual orientation. An important aspect of this program is an LGBTQ identified advocate providing services. This advocate understands the barriers that exist specifically for this population such as risk of being outed, remaining in contact with abuser because of limited LGBTQ spaces, and complications involving adoption. The LGBTQ advocate has also identified medical and legal resources that are specific to barriers people who are LGBTQ can face, as well as resources to help with basic need fulfillment, such as food and clothing, that are LGBTQ friendly and welcoming. The LGBTQ program also keeps all advocates up to date on issues relevant to the LGBTQ community and understands the intricacies between sex, gender, sexual orientation, and gender expression. DVRC supports every person’s right to identify as the gender and sexual orientation that they are most comfortable with.