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❍ What are some of the reasons lesbians and bisexual women are less likely to report domestic violence?
Fewer services available, threats of being outed, fear of discrimination, and concerns of losing their children in
custody battles.
❍ True or False: Lesbian and bisexual women are more likely to abuse alcohol and drugs than straight women.
True.
❍ What are some of the reasons for lesbians and bisexual women to develop anxiety and depression?
Rejection by friends and family, lack of health insurance, social stigma, unfavorable treatment by the legal system,
hate crimes, and violence and abuse.