| my partner is mental absvive to me im a lesbain and she put me down all the time | You deserve to be in a loving, health relationship. Someone who loves you should not bring you down emotionally and/or mentally. WEAVE counseling services may be an option for you. You may call WEAVE's 24 hour Support and Information line at 916.920.2952 for emotional support and information about WEAVE services. |
| Are trans women welcome at the safehouse? | Interpersonal violence and sexual assault affect everyone and is never acceptable. WEAVE is an inclusive organization which works with each survivor to meet their specific needs. Qualifications for and the type of safe shelter provided - either through the Safehouse, motel, or referrals to other service providers - is determined based on the current situation and needs of each survivor. Transgender survivors of interpersonal violence will be provided with the most appropriate services for their situation. WEAVE never discriminates based on ethnicity, gender, sexual identity or orientation, religion, disability or other factors but does determine the best course of services based on the needs of the individual and the needs of others residing in the Safehouse's communal structure. If you are experiencing violence or abuse in your relationship please call WEAVE's 24 hour Crisis Line at 916.920.2952 for support and assistance. WEAVE also offers individual and group counseling services. You can learn more about your options and WEAVE services by calling the 24 hour Crisis Line.
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| What about the LGBT community, are they affected by domestic violence also and why is there not alot of info about them? | Whether a couple is same-sex or opposite-sex, many dynamics of abuse are the same. An abusive relationship is fueled by the desire of the abuser to have control over his or her partner. At the same time, we recognize there are unique barriers to LGBT survivors . Our mission is to provide counseling, legal help , and additional services to all people affected by domestic violence and sexual assault in a culturally competent and sensitive manner.
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