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Report of LGBT domestic violence finds 125% increase in fatalities

Submitted by anthony on Sat, 2009-11-14 22:55.

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'A new report on LGBT domestic violence has found that there was a 125% increase in domestic violence-related fatalities in 2008.

Boston has seen the real-life ramifications of the drastic increase. Nicole Chuminksi is alleged to have set fire to her girlfriend Anna Reisopolous’ South Boston home on April 6, 2008 after an argument, killing two of Reisopolous’ children.

"As seen in the national report, and echoed by the fire in South Boston, partner abuse in LGBT communities can be just as lethal as that in heterosexual communities," said Beth Leventhal, executive director of The Network/La Red, a local organization whose findings were included in the report. "And the effects of domestic violence on children can be devastating."'