By Paula Lucas | Founder
Dominique loves to travel and spent most of June exploring Portugal & Spain going to different Pride celebrations.
He had seen the State Department alert for LGBTQ travel abroad and felt he would be fine. Unfortunately for Dominique, while there weren't any terrorist attacks where he was, there were isolated incidents of violence.
He and a male friend were attacked but luckily bystanders intervened before they were injured too badly. Dominique contacted us for emotional support, a referral to resources in the country and resources for when he returned home. He decided not to make a police report as the men left the scene quickly and he was afraid of retribution.
Dominque was relieved to have someone to communicate with in the immediate aftermath of the attack and to process what had happened. He was also grateful that we supported his decision not to contact the police as the safest decision for him.
We're happy that Dominque is now back in the USA and is receiving counseling. He is grateful for our help and we are grateful to you for supporting this project so we are available for LGBTQ victims of violence abroad! Thank you!
The Pathways Team.
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