Denver -- The Colorado Anti-Violence Program released today its annual report on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) domestic violence. The report, produced by the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs, includes data from 12 member agencies around the country about domestic violence affecting the LGBT relationships.

This seventh NCAVP annual report on LGBT domestic violence includes statistics and stories gathered in Colorado and places them in a national context. The report contains demographic information about LGBT domestic violence trends, compares the community's experience of domestic violence in 2002 with the previous year, and describes the levels of violence with the LGBT community.

Highlights of the report include stories from LGBT survivors of domestic violence, a discussion of issues specific to LGBT survivors, as well as a section on HIV and domestic violence.

The report will be released simultaneously by all NCAVP members across the country at 12 pm EST. Copies of the report are available in PDF (see links above) or by calling the Colorado Anti-Violence Program.