Sexual Violence against LGBT People in Portugal: Experiences of Portuguese Victims of Domestic Violence

Neves, Sofia; Ferreira, Mafalda; Sousa, Edgar; Costa, Rodrigo; Rocha, Helena; Topa, Joana; Vieira, Cristina Pereira; Borges, Janete; Lira, André; Silva, Lourenço; Allen, Paula; Resende, Ivo

doi:10.1080/27703371.2023.2167758

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“…Despite Portuguese education professionals being aware of the difficulties LGBTI people face since childhood, in multiple domains, they lack training, knowledge and resources to effectively intervene. Not only are they poorly prepared to work or provide intervention for LGBTI people [ 46 ], but they are also unaware of the existence of directives, protocols and/or guidelines within the education sector, to work and/or intervene with LGBTI people and, particularly, with LGBTI victims of domestic violence, and guidelines and best practice guides developed by national associations and state bodies (e.g., [ 29 , 47 , 49 , 50 , 51 , 52 ]). The problem lies not in creating new resources but, most likely in distributing and diffusing the ones already in place.…”

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“…Despite these historical, social and legal developments [ 17 , 18 ], LGBTI people continue to be victims of discrimination and violence, both in the public and private spheres. At social, family, work, educational and legal levels, among others, asymmetries persist, which serves as a reminder that formal and legal rights do not always mean effective equality [ 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 ].…”

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“…One of the most pervasive forms of violence against LGBTI people is domestic violence [ 23 , 26 ]. According to article 152 of the [Portuguese] Penal Code, domestic violence is defined as any act that occurs when an individual “repeatedly or not, inflicts physical or psychological abuse, including corporal punishment, deprivation of liberty, sexual crimes or prevents access or enjoyment of their own or common economic and patrimonial assets” [ 27 ].…”

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Domestic Violence against LGBTI People: Perspectives of Portuguese Education Professionals

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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people are more likely to be exposed to domestic violence than the rest of the population. Using a descriptive qualitative methodology, 28 professionals from the educational sector, aged between 28 and 64 years old (M = 44.5), were interviewed to describe and understand their perspectives on the sector’s ability to support, intervene and get involved with LGBTI people and, particularly, with victims or former victims of domestic violence. Through a thematic content analysis, three main themes emerged: (i) life trajectories of LGBTI people; (ii) domestic violence perpetrated against LGBTI people; and (iii) training of the educational sector to intervene with LGBTI people. The results show that Portuguese education professionals are not trained to recognize and intervene with LGBTI people and, in particular, with those who are victims of domestic violence, since they are unaware of the existence of protocols and/or guidelines for detecting and preventing risk situations among students. Furthermore, the curricular plan fails in the coverage of domestic violence and LGBTI-related topics, although the National Strategy for Citizenship Education has been implemented in Portugal since 2017. Findings suggest the need to invest in education professionals’ training.

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Psychosexual Health and Well-Being of Trans and Gender-Diverse Individuals in Portugal

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This study aimed to explore and describe the perceptions of trans and gender-diverse individuals (TGD) in Portugal regarding the implications on their psychological, social, and psychosexual health. A qualitative investigation was conducted using an electronic interview answered by 32 participants. The data were examined through a thematic analysis, and the following themes were identified: experiences with healthcare services, social interaction, discrimination experiences, mental health, social support systems, self-esteem, social identity, sex and sexual health, quality of life, and sociopolitical enhancement strategy proposals. The analysis of these themes provides information on the perceptions and experiences of the participants and suggests factors that impact the well-being and quality of life of the individuals in the current sample.

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Sexual Violence against LGBT People in Portugal: Experiences of Portuguese Victims of Domestic Violence

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Domestic Violence against LGBTI People: Perspectives of Portuguese Education Professionals

Domestic Violence against LGBTI People: Perspectives of Portuguese Education Professionals

Psychosexual Health and Well-Being of Trans and Gender-Diverse Individuals in Portugal

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