Lesbian couples

This article focuses on how lesbians who are choosing to co-parent in couples are defining and living out their parenting. Shares stories of lesbian couples experiences of pregnancy, birth and parenting. How research can be useful. 

This article shares the story of a lesbian couple denied coverage with OHIP. Discusses the importance of access to health care. Redefines "family". 

Examines issues surrounding lesbian battering.

Examines a range of issues that confront victims of same-sex domestice violence, whether women or men, and those who offer them services.

Explores lesbian step families' definitions of the step parent role and how they accomplish parenting tasks, cope with homophobia, and define and interpret their experiences. Offers guidelines for counsellors and lesbian step families for creating healthy family structures and environments.

Presents an interview with Janice Ristock, speaking on violence in lesbian relationships. Argues that not all violence in lesbian and heterosexual relationships is the same.

Discusses the unique circumstances surrounding the issue of abuse involving women in same-sex relationships. Examines the barriers facing lesbians who seek help from agencies and institutions.

Discusses the dynamics of abuse in lesbian relationships, showing differences from and similarities to heterosexual relationships.

Provides a case history of violence within a female same-sex relationship. Describes the search for assistance and support.