LGBTQIA+ individuals experience higher rates of sexual violence victimization than their heterosexual, cisgender counterparts. Emerging research suggests unique barriers to disclosure and help-seeking in the aftermath of sexual assault, but relatively little work has examined LGBTQIA+ identity-related concerns discussed in a help-seeking context. This study examined anonymous, archival data, from a sample of 292 visitors to the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline. Analyses were limited to visitors who identified as the victim of a sexual violence event, disclosed they identified as LGTBQIA+, and discussed concerns related to their gender identity and/or sexual orientation. Open-ended responses from hotline staff revealed four overarching themes: (1) Identity-related blame and discrimination, (2) barriers to disclosure and/or help-seeking, (3) discussion of identity and/or behavior, and (4) When perpetrators are LGBTQIA+. Practitioners should be aware of the unique barriers LGBTQIA+ survivors face in disclosure and help-seeking and how their experiences may differ from heterosexual, cisgender survivors. Findings underscore the need for more affirming and accessible care for LGBTQIA+ survivors.

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访问匿名在线热线的性侵犯幸存者对 LGBTQIA+ 身份的担忧


LGBTQIA+ 个体的性暴力受害率高于异性恋、顺性别者。新兴研究表明，在性侵犯发生后，披露和寻求帮助存在独特的障碍，但相对较少的工作研究了在寻求帮助背景下讨论的 LGBTQIA+ 身份相关问题。这项研究检查了来自全国性侵犯在线热线 292 名访问者样本的匿名档案数据。分析仅限于自认为是性暴力事件受害者、披露他们被认定为 LGTBQIA+ 并讨论与其性别认同和/或性取向相关的问题的访客。热线工作人员的开放式回答揭示了四个总体主题：（1） 与身份相关的责备和歧视，（2） 披露和/或寻求帮助的障碍，（3） 对身份和/或行为的讨论，以及 （4） 当肇事者是 LGBTQIA+ 时。从业者应该意识到 LGBTQIA+ 幸存者在披露和寻求帮助方面面临的独特障碍，以及他们的经历可能与异性恋、顺性别幸存者有何不同。研究结果强调，需要为 LGBTQIA+ 幸存者提供更肯定和可及的护理。