Founded in 1979, CUAV works to build the power of LGBTQQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) communities to transform violence and oppression. We support the healing and leadership of those impacted by abuse and mobilize our broader communities to replace cycles of trauma with cycles of safety and liberation. As part of the larger social justice movement, CUAV works to create truly safe communities where everyone can thrive.
Check out the 2011 Intimate Partner Violence Report
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. CUAV supports LGBTQ survivors of domestic violence all year long, and in October we work with our national coalition, NCAVP, to release a report on trends and rates of DV in our communities. Check out our new report!
Check out the 2011 Hate Violence Report
Hate Violence Stories, Map of Hate Violence related murders and press release to learn about national trends in anti-LGBTQ hate violence.
May 15, 2013
My Boundaries, My Power
I learned a lot about myself around this time last year. As we began focusing on boundaries at CUAV, I learned about how my boundaries are like a snail’s shell – protective, natural, and always available. And also like a snail, boundaries are considered by some to be undesirable things. As for me, I learned [...]
