Intimate Partner Violence among LGBTQ+ and Heterosexuals in the Eastern Caribbean: A Pilot Study

Patriarchal and homophobic legal restrictions and societal stigma create an unsafe environment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and more (LGBTQ+) survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) in the Eastern Caribbean. This pilot study investigated IPV through an online survey and found that LGBTQ+ and heterosexual participants experienced IPV at about the same rate. A higher percentage of GBQ males had experienced physical and verbal violence compared to LBQ females. This research suggests patterns that are worth investigating with a larger LGBTQ+ sample. Suggestions for future research and recommendations for screening and support services for LGBTQ+ survivors of IPV in the Eastern Caribbean are included.