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Why is domestic violence surging during the COVID-19 pandemic?
For people who are experiencing domestic violence, mandatory lockdowns to curb the spread of COVID-19 have trapped them in their homes with their abusers, isolated from the people and the resources that could help them.
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Read this position →Everyone is enforced to stay home
Domestic violence often spikes during economic downturns and stressful times. Now, with the addition of national and regional lockdowns and new self-isolation and quarantine measures, many families may become trapped in abusive situations.
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Read this position →Financial and safety concerns amplify domestic violence amid COVID-19 pandemic
Social factors that put people more at risk for violence are reduced access to resources, increased stress due to job loss or strained finances, and disconnection from social support systems.