Why Is It Particularly Difficult for LGBTQ Individuals to Ask

question 4

Multiple Choice

Why is it particularly difficult for LGBTQ individuals to ask for help when facing intimate partner violence?

• A) LGBTQ and heterosexual/cisgendered individuals face similar difficulties in asking for help by virtue of the abuse.
• B) LGBTQ individuals are often demonized and are less likely to be believed.
• C) LGBTQ relationships are often kept secret because of the stigma and dangers of being "out."
• D) Intimate partner violence is rarely experienced by LGTBQ individuals.

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Definitions:

Official Written Warning

A documented notice given by an employer to an employee to address a violation or performance issue.

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The perception of fairness in interpersonal interactions, especially in terms of how decisions and information are communicated.

Restorative Justice

A system of criminal justice that focuses on the rehabilitation of offenders through reconciliation with victims and the community at large.

Distributive Justice

An ethical principle concerning the fair and equitable allocation of resources and benefits among all members of a society.