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| − | [[ File:BrokenR-HI-Res.gif|thumb|Broken Rainbow logo]]'''Broken Rainbow''' | + | [[ File:BrokenR-HI-Res.gif|thumb|Broken Rainbow logo]]'''Broken Rainbow''' was a charity which aims to relieve the distress and suffering caused to lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people by domestic violence. |
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== Lesbian, gay, bi and trans people experience domestic violence too == | == Lesbian, gay, bi and trans people experience domestic violence too == | ||
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[[Category:Charities]][[Category:Domestic violence]] | [[Category:Charities]][[Category:Domestic violence]] | ||
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Revision as of 09:23, 4 June 2016
Broken Rainbow was a charity which aims to relieve the distress and suffering caused to lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people by domestic violence.
It was formed in in 2002 and became a registered charity in 2004.[1]
Contents
Lesbian, gay, bi and trans people experience domestic violence too
Broken Rainbow helps:
- LGBT people who experience homophobic, transphobic and same sex domestic violence
- The wider LGBT communities
- Friends and family of LGBT people
- Agencies that support LGBT people
- People who are responsible for domestic violence policy
- Agencies involved with the survivors and perpetrators of those suffering from domestic violence
How Broken Rainbow helps
- Running the only national LGBT-specific domestic violence helpline
- Raising awareness of the impact of domestic violence on the lives of LGBT people
- Giving information, advice and training to agencies that would like to help increase the physical safety and mental well-being of LGBT people who experience domestic violence.
Helpline
Broken Rainbow’s helpline number is 0300 999 5428. It is open Mondays and Thursdays 2-8pm and Wednesdays 10am-5pm. Broken Rainbow also provide email support which can be accessed by emailing help@broken-rainbow.org.uk.
External links
References
- ↑ http://www.brokenrainbow.org.uk/about-us/purpose Retrieved 4 June 2016. Archived by Webcite at http://www.webcitation.org/6i0hMjNdo
