Many women found themselves bearing the brunt of household work and facing an increased risk of domestic violence, the research found.

The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the danger for women in abusive relationships and made the homeless more vulnerable. It's why a collective of women from different parts of the country are joining forces to help those in need.

A new tool launched in Ottawa is meant to help those in abusive situations reach out through texting or chatting with a counsellor during the COVID-19 pandemic.