Arkansas
Issues
- Marriage
2004 – Anti-same-sex marriage constitutional amendment banned marriage and any statewide form of recognition for same-sex couples 1997 – Anti-same-sex marriage statute banned marriage for same-sex couples
- Domestic Violence
Has domestic violence laws that are gender neutral but apply to only household members - Anti-Gay Parenting
Regulations or policies prohibit/restrict adoption and/or foster care (administrative rule prohibits gay men and lesbians from being foster parents) - Second-Parent Adoption
It is unclear whether the state adoption law permits second-parent adoptions. - Hate Crimes
Does not have hate crime laws that include crimes based on any characteristics
Anti-Violence Programs
Women's Project/Proyecto Mujeres
http://www.womens-project.org
LGBT Youth
Women's Project
http://www.members.aol.com/wproject
