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 |
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Pages (from-to) | 145-155 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Psychology and Sexuality |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 May 2010 |
Keywords
- lesbian
- counselling support
- psychology
- gay and bisexual experiences
- trauma recovery