👭Intimate Partner Violence

Intimate partner violence (IPV) refers to acts of physical, sexual, psychological, and economic violence occurring between intimate partners, including spouses, former spouses, romantic partners, or ongoing sexual partners.

Lesbian Bisexual and Queer (LBQ) women who have been in a marriage with heterosexual men and trans people who were previously married face unique forms of violence from their former spouses. This includes threats to deny custody of children by outing or disclosing their SOGIE or relationship.

Similar to family violence, IPV may result in mental health issues, social isolation, and decreased productivity. The World Health Organization (WHO) considers IPV a public health issue.