Domestic violence and abuse affects a significant number of Australians but attention has primarily been paid to the abuse of women by male partners.

This reflects data indicating that in the majority of cases it is men who are perpetrators.

But what about relationships other than those involving a man and a woman? Associate Professor Damien Riggs will discuss a research project undertaken with colleagues at Flinders University, Central Queensland University, and the University of Sunderland in the United Kingdom, focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people’s experiences of both human-human abuse and human-animal abuse.

The findings highlight the importance of service provision to these diverse populations, and the need to support those who live with animal companions.

When: Tuesday 8 November 2016, 3.45pm for 4pm
Where: Flinders University, Victoria Square Campus in the City, Level 1, 182 Victoria Square (cnr Flinders St)
Registration to: professionalslectureseries@flinders.edu.au by 7 November with your full name & organisation/company/ government entity.

Refreshments will follow the one hour lecture. Don’t miss this great networking opportunity.

About the speaker:

Associate Professor Damien W. Riggs is an Australian Research Council Future Fellow located in the School of Social and Policy Studies at Flinders University.

He is the author of over 200 publications on gender and sexuality, families, and mental health. He is a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society, and a psychotherapist who specialises in working with young transgender people.

His research on donor conception, gender diversity, and surrogacy has informed public and legislative debates through involvement in ministerial committees, senate submissions, and through community advocacy.