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Monday, June 22, 2020
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Cases of Domestic Violence Increase During Pandemic Response as People Stay Home
COVID-19 has been shutting
down businesses and entire cities, making people stay home in an effort to keep
safe and halt the spread of the virus. However, as millions of Canadians stay
home to help flatten the group, it is becoming more apparent that the home is
not a safe place for a vulnerable group of individuals. People who are in an
abusive home or abusive relationships have no choice but be confined at home
with their abusers.
More Opportunities for
Abuse
The CTV National News
shared a story about a woman who told them that her home life has grown
increasingly violent since physical distancing and self-isolation began
becoming the norm. The woman’s husband is currently staying home from his job
and has been more violent, prompting the woman to escape to a shelter with her
two children in tow.
No Safe Place
Not all victims of
domestic violence have access to shelters. With physical distancing protocols
in place, shelters are in full capacity and had to turn away some abuse
victims. Sakeenah Homes Shelter’s Zena Chaudry shared that they have been
getting more calls about emotional abuse, financial abuse, and physical abuse.
The same pattern is seen all over the world, with France reporting a 36%
increase in cases of domestic abuse. Meanwhile, China reported that calls to
their help lines increased three-fold and UK’s cases increased by 25%.
Urgent Actions Are Needed
In light of increased
reports of domestic violence and abuse all over the world, United Nations
Secretary General Antonio Guterres called for an immediate action by world
leaders. He suggested that shelters should be classified as essential services
during the pandemic plus make outreach groups and online services also
available for those who may need them.
Do you know someone who is
involved in a case of domestic violence? Proper legal representation by a domestic abuse lawyer is a must! Call Calvin Barry should you need a lawyer in Toronto who is well-versed in handling domestic violence cases. Contact Calvin Barry today.
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