Domestic Abuse and Intersectionality

When working with victim-survivors of domestic abuse, it is essential to consider intersectionality – the way different aspects of a person’s identity (such as gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation, and immigration status) interact to shape their experiences of privilege and oppression. This in turn affects their experiences of abuse and the potential response from the agencies that work with them.

Training aims

• Understanding intersectionality
• Intersectionality in the context of domestic abuse.
• Recognise how barriers differ across communities and identities.
• Apply an intersectional lens when responding to disclosures
• To inform of useful resources