Leicestershire Constabulary Domestic Abuse Survey
Leicestershire Constabulary would like you to complete an online survey to collect information on why Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) people who experience domestic abuse are less likely to report the incident to the police.
Nationally, only 20% of homophobic and transphobic crimes are reported to the police and LGBT people made up less than 1% of domestic abuse incidents reported last year to local police. Detective Sergeant Pete Williams, Domestic Abuse and Safeguarding Adults Co-ordinator said: “We believe that the number of domestic abuse incidents reported to police from people who are in same sex relationships may just be the tip of the iceberg. It is important that we identify and understand the barriers that may be stopping Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered people from contacting the police. This survey will support our aim to assess the level of service we provide and to identify opportunities to improve wherever we need to. By completing this survey, people will help us to tailor our service to help build confidence and trust between LGBT community members and Leicestershire Constabulary.”
All of the comments and feedback will be treated in the strictest confidence to help Leicestershire Constabulary continue to improve our service to the people that we serve in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
The survey can be accessed on the Leicestershire Constabulary website at: http://www.leics.police.uk/surveys/samesexdomestic/. If you are a victim of domestic abuse and would like to speak to someone in confidence please call the Broken Rainbow National LGBT Domestic Violence Helpline on 08452 604460.
