Judges and court personnel are in a unique position to build trust with LGBTQ+ communities and address some of the barriers LGBTQ+ survivors face to accessing justice. Building that trust can create an environment that is a meaningful option for LGBTQ+ survivors.

Judges and court personnel can take steps to ensure courtrooms and court processes are more accessible for LGBTQ+ litigants, thereby creating a safer forum for LGBTQ+ survivors to seek justice after experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking.