Rob Patton speaks at the July meeting of PFLAG

PFLAG:

Noah Project was proud to be invited to speak to the July meeting of the Big Country chapter of PFLAG – Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, where we talked about the dynamics of family violence and Noah Project’s services.

The chance to raise awareness in the community served by PFLAG is important, because victims of violence at the hands of a same-sex partner face unique challenges and barriers. Issues such as the threat of having their orientation “outed” and having fewer legal options make it harder for victims in gay relationships to escape abuse, and many male victims face closed doors when they seek help from domestic violence resources that only serve women.

Taylor County Restitution Center:

We also appreciate the chance to speak with the Intervention class at the Taylor County Restitution Center. The intervention class is always a great audience. They are engaged and interested in the information, and they readily share their own stories and viewpoints.