June 1986‘ - page .9

Domestic violence
to be studied

By Jim Morgan

The Governor’s Commission on the
status of women is currently conducting
a statewide study regarding domestic
violence. Ms. Kathy Johnson of the
commission, has agreed to include in
the study a question related to same-sex
domestic violence, which will read “Of
all domestic violence cases you see,
what percentage occur between
homosexuals?" This question will be
asked of many service providers who
have contact with abuse cases; such
as: police, attorneys, and shelter
workers. During the pre-test phase of
the project, Kathy stated that the data
collected suggests that same sex
domestic violence is often treated as a
simple assault.

In late August, upon completion of
the study, the Commission will be
releasing their findings to
NASW-LGIC-VT (National Association
of Social Workers - Lesbian & Gay
Issues Committee) and VLGR
(Vermonters for Lesbian and Gay
Rights). The data will hopefully be
incorporated into VLGR’s proposed
statewide study of discrimination and
violence.

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Interfaith service planned

The Vermont Interfaith Coalition
for Lesbian/Gay Concerns is planning
an "Interfaith" service in conjunction
with Lesbian/Gay Pride activities. The
service will be held on Sunday, June
15, at 2:00 PM at the Friends Meeting
House, 173 North Prospect Street
(Across from Ohavi Zedek Synagogue).

An outdoor service is being
organized which will include music,
readings, and speakers from various
faiths. The theme will center around
this years parade slogan of "No

Turning Back."

The Vermont "Interfaith" Coalition
has organized and sponsored services in
June of last year to coincide with
Lesbian/Gay Pride ‘85, as well as a
Holiday service last December.

All are welcome to come and share
in this celebration of our goodness and
our diverse spiritualities! For more
information about the Vermont
Interfaith Coalition and the planned
service, call 879-1867, or write 7-C Blair
Road, Essex Junction, VT 05452.

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