In this episode of the Pride in Respect Podcast, host Dr Jack Farrugia is joined by Marcus Roberts and Dani Wright-Toussaint for a thoughtful conversation about LGBTIQA+ young people’s experiences of family violence, intimate partner violence, growing up, coming out and learning what safe relationships can look like.

Marcus is the Principal Counsellor in WAAC’s Freedom Counselling Program, supporting LGBTIQA+ young people across WA. Dani is the Youth Services Manager for Mental Health Programs at Perth Inner City Youth Service, supporting young people who have experienced FDV/IPV, homelessness and mental health challenges.

Together, they explore how family violence can show up for LGBTIQA+ young people, including rejection, eviction from home, being denied gender-affirming care, financial control, isolation, and the impact of homophob ...