How


Domestic Violence Victims


Can Stay Safe During the Pandemic


D


uring the coronavirus pandemic, staying home, avoiding public spaces, and working remotely are


all important steps required to reduce the spread of the virus. But for many people who live with someone who is abusive, this may not be the safest option. In fact, stay-at-home orders and


shelter-in-place options have become life- threatening for many people; women and children in particular. Their physical and


mental health is being compromised every day in the very place where they should feel safest—their homes.


AN INCREASE IN VIOLENCE In fact, there has been a huge surge in


domestic violence cases worldwide. The United Nations reports that nearly every country is showing an increase. For in- stance, in Malaysia calls have doubled and in France, they are up 32%. The concern


is that the number of cases could be much greater due to the number of incidents that go unreported.


FINANCIAL STRESS It's not surprising that domestic vio-


lence is growing given the fact that stress, fear, and financial strain often lead to domestic abuse. A 2016 study of intimate partner vio- lence during the Great Recession con-


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