LGBTQ+ Trauma: Violence, microaggressions, support and resources for the community with Roxane Perret from the Victims Service Center in Orlando Florida

In this episode, Micheline Maalouf and Nadia Addesi have an important conversation with Roxane Perret from the Victims Service Center of Central Florida. In this episode, Roxane helps us answer:

How do you define trauma and what kinds of trauma are LGBTQ+ individuals more likely to experience?

When it comes to sexual assault, why is it important to talk about LGBTQ+ Individuals?

Are there specific kinds of trauma that solely impact LGBTQ+ individuals?

Why are LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing such high rates of sexual violence?

How can we prevent sexual violence within the LGBTQ+ community and support survivors?

What does trauma-informed care look like when it comes to LGBTQ+ individuals?

What are microaggressions and what do they look/sound like for LGBTQ+ individuals?

What barriers prevent survivors from reaching out for support?

and more!!

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If you experienced a SA or DV in central Florida and are looking for FREE support reach out to the VSC:

https://victimservicecenter.org/

Resources:

https://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/resources/national-sexual-violence-resource-center

https://www.thehotline.org/https://www.lgbthotline.org/

https://www.lgbthotline.org/

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