Forensic Science International Reports· 2020Q3
An increasing risk of family violence during the Covid-19 pandemic: Strengthening community collaborations to save lives
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Short summary
Pandemic-related restrictions like lockdowns and social distancing are linked to a significant global increase in family violence, according to early reports from multiple countries.
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Key points
- Pandemic restrictions (social distancing, lockdowns) are expected to increase global family violence risk.
- Many countries are reporting a dramatic increase in domestic violence cases.
- Academic literature lacks direct precedents for this crisis.
- Lessons from natural disasters may inform family violence victim services.
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Abstract
Though necessary to slow the spread of the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19), actions such as social-distancing, sheltering in-place, restricted travel, and closures of key community foundations are likely to dramatically increase the risk for family violence around the globe. In fact many countries are already indicating a dramatic increase in reported cases of domestic violence. While no clear precedent for the current crisis exists in academic literature, exploring the impact of natural disasters on family violence reports may provide important insight for family violence victim-serving professionals. Improving collaborations between human welfare and animal welfare agencies, expanding community partnerships, and informing the public of the great importance of reporting any concerns of abuse are all critical at this time.
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