July is Disability Pride Month, celebrating the achievements, contributions, and identities of people with disabilities while raising awareness about their challenges. Initiated in 1990, the year the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, this month is also a crucial time to address the heightened risk of violence faced by individuals with disabilities….
IPV
Supporting LGBTQ+ Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
Unique Challenges and Misconceptions Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) manifests at similar or even higher rates within LGBTQ+ relationships as it does in heterosexual ones. However, distinct challenges within the LGBTQ+ community—such as a deep-seated mistrust of law enforcement, the fear of being outed against one’s will, and widespread misconceptions about the nature of IPV—can make…
Staff Spotlight: Quinci Rockette Advocates for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
Name: Quinci RocketteTitle: Intimate Partner Violence CounselorPronouns: she/her How long have you been with LGBT Life Center? 1 year Tell us a little bit about the work you do at The Center? I provide mental health services and support to survivors of violence. I speak with survivors daily and walk them through everything from creating safety plans,…
Quinci is here to help you identify and recover from intimate partner violence
Name/Nickname: QuinciPronouns: She/herJob title: Intimate Partner Violence Counselor Where’d you come from, and what’d you do there? I moved here from Ann Arbor Michigan, but I am originally from Virginia Beach, VA! I’m here to help you with… healing from a violent relationship or helping to identify intimate partner violence if you’re unsure. I can also help with an exit…