Our service is open to all women from the LGBTQ+ community (including those of trans experience).
Domestic abuse can occur in any relationship and the stereotypes that prevail (that abusers are only heterosexual males and victims are heterosexual females) can mean that individuals feel unable to access support – or delay getting help.
It is widely recognised that LGBTQ+ clients have historically had difficulty accessing services. Research shows that individuals are disproportionately underrepresented among those accessing specialist domestic abuse services even though physical abuse, sexual abuse, harassment and stalking, and controlling behaviour were reported as having occurred more frequently to these individuals in comparison with non LGBT clients (data compiled from Safe Lives, 2015).
Pandora Project provides a confidential specialist service and our experienced team offer non-judgmental support to our clients. We believe that everyone should have the right to live without fear.
If you are a transgender man, there are other ways you can access support including National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Help Line. Please also check out our page on male abuse.
