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It has been almost impossible to watch television, read the newspaper or enjoy the football season the last few days without hearing about the Ray Rice domestic vio- lence situation. What Ray Rice did to his then fiancee was violent, hideous and unfor- giveab~e. The fact the NFL took so long to properly react to the situation is something that needs to be addressed and corrected
immediately. a current or former spouse a child of a current or former spouse The situation which played out in that ele- a person with whom the offender has a child or children vator is one that has occurred numerous a foster child or foster parent of the offender a family member of the offender by blood, marriage, or adoption times in relationships in the LGBT communi- someone with whom the offender lives, and ty. However, because the violence occurs a person with whom the offender has or had an ongoing dating between partners in a same-sex relationship or romantic relationship. they are not looked upon the same in the eyes of many. The outrage of a man beating Domestic violence crimes are punishable in Texas as follows: up his female partner is not usually viewed Class A misdemeanor - up to one year in jailor a fine up to with the same disgust when it is male on $4,000, or both 3rd degree felony - from 2 to 10 years in prison and a fine up to male, or female on female violence. This is $10,000 extremely unfortunate because studies have 2nd degree felony - from 2 to 20 years in prison and a fine of up shown that domestic violence is a serious to $10,000, and problem in the LGBT community. Studies 1st degree felony -- from 5 to 99 years in prison and a fine up to have shown that 26% - 46% of same-sex $10,000. partnerships have dealt with some type of If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse there is help domestic violence. It is important to note available. If someone is being abused the local authorities should that this can include emotional, sexual, psy- be contacted immediately by calling 911 or the nearest city or chological and physical abuse. county police department. The abuser should not go unpunished simply because they are in a same-sex relationship. The abuse that is suffered is usually left un- Yara was a cast member on the third season of RuPaul's reported because of the fears of the victim in In addition, it is extremely important that the abuse victim get help immediately so they can get out of the cycle of abuse. Besides the dealing with the legal community and society Drag Race. With a heavy, yet comical accent and a catch- local police department the following resources are available: phrase (Echa Pa'iante which translates to Move Forward) as a whole. Victims who already feel ne- glected and discriminated against by the she became a fan favorite due to her unique use of makeup, legal system do not feel comfortable in turn- wigs, contact lenses and fashion. Don't miss a special ing it when they are abused. In addition, LAMBDA GLBT Community Services (206) 350-GAYS(4297) abused partners often are left to feel victim- Montrose Counseling Center, Houston, TX (713) 529-0037 performance of Yara as Shakira, only at South Beach! LGBT Switchboard 24-Hour Helpline (713) 529-3211 ized, once again, by a system that discounts Resource Center of Dallas, Dallas, TX (214) 528-0144 their abuse. However, it is important that Texas Council on Family Violence, Austin, TX (800-525-1978) those who are victims reach out and get the Texas Advocacy Project, 1-800-374-HOPE (4673) help that they need, so that they can escape Waterloo Counseling Center, Austin, TX (512) 444-9922 the abuse before it is too late. Gay Men's Domestic Violence Project (800) 832-1901 National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (303) 839-1852 National Advocacy for Local LGBT Communities(212)714-1184 Texas recognizes three different crimes of National Domestic Violence Hotline(800) 799-SAFE (7233) domestic violence: domestic assault, aggra- The Network/La Red (617) 742-4911, TIY (617) 227-4911 vated domestic assault and continuous vio- lence against the family. The law does not differentiate between heterosexual or same-sex partners. An act of violence con- stitutes domestic violence if it is committed against a family member, a household member or someone the offender is currently dating or dated in the past, including:
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