This resource highlights the urgent need to improve access to domestic violence (DV) services for LGBTQ survivors, emphasizing that culturally relevant programming is essential for effective support. Surveys conducted by the LGBTQ DV Capacity Building Learning Center (CBLC) reveal that LGBTQ survivors overwhelmingly prefer LGBTQ-focused programs, as these environments foster acceptance, reduce judgment, and allow individuals to feel seen without having to explain their identities.









