1. Violence in the LGBT Community
Abusive LGBT relationships have the same dynamics of power and control as straight relationships, but frequently go undetected and unreported. ... At times, her girlfriend would verbally abuse Courtney by saying, "If it wasn't for me Courtney, you wouldn't have anything. ... The lack of experience in same-sex dating may make it difficult for an LBT teen to identify abuse in the relationship. ... Finally, because adolescents experiencing abuse are most likely to turn to a friend, prevention and intervention efforts should also focus on teaching young people how to help friends who are...
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