Advocate Ben Bjarnesen on changing policing to tackle LGBTQ+ domestic violence

Brisbane/Meanjin-based advocate Ben Bjarnesen marks the fourth LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day today - launched by his foundation in 2020.  Bjarnesen also coordinates the Queensland Police Service LGBTI Liason Officer program.  He spoke to Loughlin Patrick about how he's driving change to ensure queer people impacted by domestic violence are #SeenAndBelieved.   Keep up with Bjarnesen's work @benbjarnesen and @lgbtq.dvafoundation on Instagram.   If this conversation raises issues for you, call 1800 RESPECT - the national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line - on 1800 737 732.   Loud + Queer is the voice of Melbourne/Naarm's queer culture shapers and change makers.  Listen live on SYN 90.7FM, digital radio and online.  And stream anytime online with your preferred podcast platform; just search 'Loud + Queer SYN.'   On The Beat broadcasts from SYN Media's Melbourne/Naarm studios in the eastern Kulin nation.  SYN recognises this land is unceded and respectfully acknowledges the Wurundjeri people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.