Coronavirus Side Effects: Domestic Violence Complaints Increase by 40 Percent in America and Australia
The impact of the lockdown is also beginning to emerge in the form of an increase in cases of domestic violence worldwide. In many countries of Europe, including America, Britain, Australia, such cases have increased. Experts have issued warnings about the social impact of the epidemic. According to experts, this time is proving difficult for women and children. Indeed, excess stress or fear increases the intensity of atrocities in homes. According to an organization called DC Safe in the US, the number of domestic violence-related phone calls has doubled in the last two weeks.
At the same time, such cases have increased by 40 percent in Australia. Lawyers who have seen domestic violence cases in the US have issued a special warning to the local administration. At the same time, senators from 20 states have demanded exemption from the Trump administration from lockdown on agencies supporting domestic violence victims so that they can reach the victims easily.
America: One woman in four, one male in seven victims
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four women and one in seven men face severe physical violence by their partners. In New York, Washington and Chicago, calls for help at local helplines have increased.
Unhappiness cannot be shared with colleagues
Due to the closure of the school, office, people are not able to share their grief with their colleagues and this is causing frustration among them.
Europe: warned in Berlin, Paris, Madrid, and Rome
After China, Europe is facing a major corona crisis. Institutions supporting domestic violence victims in many cities of Europe have warned of the danger. The German Federal Association of Women's Counseling Centers and Helplines has warned of tension due to social distance.
There has also been talking about increasing sexual violence against women and children. Florence Claudpierre, head of the Federation of Parents in France, said Corona has had the greatest impact on domestic life.
Australia: Government sets a separate budget
In the most populous state of New South Wales, domestic violence cases increased by 40 percent during the Corona era. In one-third of the cases, there has been violence related to direct infection. The number of cases registered in many police stations has doubled. In view of this situation, last week, the government has placed $ 150 million only to deal with domestic violence.
