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 is an interview with sally papsco about violence in lesbian relationships. Identifies appropriate resources and support. Discusses the unique challenges of addressing intimate partner violence in lesbian communities.
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.