The article discusses the termination of crucial research on trauma recovery for LGBTQ+ survivors of violence, which lacked justification beyond societal biases. The study aimed to fill gaps in understanding the specific recovery needs of this community, particularly given alarming statistics on violence against LGBTQ+ individuals. The sudden withdrawal of funding for such studies is part of a larger pattern that has suppressed research efforts, reinforcing barriers to healthcare access and silencing the experiences of survivors. This incident is not only detrimental to researchers but poses significant implications for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking help.
Our research addressed a critical gap: despite CDC data showing that lesbian women (44%), bisexual women (61%), and bisexual men (37%) experience higher rates of intimate partner violence than their heterosexual counterparts.
This wasn't an isolated incident but part of a coordinated assault that resulted in at least 68 grants being terminated to 46 institutions, eliminating nearly $40 million in funding primarily focused on our community's health.
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