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Why is domestic violence surging during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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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.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Safety risk of social workers
    Social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic has forced states to rethink their approach to social work, whether by finding safe strategies for staff to check on at-risk children in their homes or resorting to remote visits.
  2. Work or school may be their only refuge from abusers