Coronavirus Domestic Violence
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‘Back to square one’: Calls to domestic violence lines jump again as coronavirus surges"What women are saying is that it's like a pressure cooker in the house and there isn't a valve."CanadaOct 15, 2020
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Domestic disturbance calls jump amid coronavirus, as many advocates fearedAdvocates say the police-reported data is "just one slice of the picture" when it comes to domestic violence during the pandemic.CanadaSep 2, 2020
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Coronavirus, N.S. mass shooting put spotlight on domestic violence. Here’s how to talk about itLanguage to use and language to avoid if you're talking to a survivor of domestic abuse.CanadaMay 30, 2020
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Her abusive ex won’t meet in public during the coronavirus pandemic. How can she pick up her kids?“How do you still follow the rules of a court order while also ensuring your kids’ physical and emotional safety and your own?”FeaturesApr 13, 2020
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Calls to Vancouver domestic-violence crisis line spike 300% amid COVID-19 pandemicBattered Women's Support Services says staff have seen a massive increase in calls over the last three weeks.HealthApr 7, 2020
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Malaysia removes ‘dress up, don’t nag’ coronavirus posters for womenMalaysia's Ministry of Women put out several posters encouraging women to be compliant during the coronavirus lockdown.TrendingApr 1, 2020
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