The role of social and professional support seeking in trauma recovery: lesbian, gay and bisexual experiences of crime and fears for safety

Ian Rivers; Kerri E. McPherson; John R. Hughes

doi:10.1080/19419899.2010.484596

The role of social and professional support seeking in trauma recovery: lesbian, gay and bisexual experiences of crime and fears for safety

Ian Rivers, Kerri E. McPherson, John R. Hughes

Psychology

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Abstract

Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people are often victims of crime, hate crime or regularly fear for personal safety. Although very few LGB people report assaults or injury to law enforcement, many more are willing to seek counselling from mental health professionals. This article provides pilot data exploring the roles of multiple protective variables in reducing trauma symptoms, including willingness to seek counselling, among a UK sample of LGB victims of crime, who hate crime or who fear for personal safety.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	145-155
Number of pages	11
Journal	Psychology and Sexuality
Volume	1
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/19419899.2010.484596
Publication status	Published - 1 May 2010

Keywords

lesbian
counselling support
psychology
gay and bisexual experiences
trauma recovery

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