An increasing risk of family violence during the Covid-19 pandemic: Strengthening community collaborations to save lives
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2020
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Forensic Science International: Reports
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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domestic violence, child abuse, pet abuse, COVID 19, multi-disciplinary team, prevention, animal control
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Campbell, A. M. (2020). An Increasing Risk of Family Violence during the Covid-19 Pandemic: Strengthening Community Collaborations to Save Lives. Forensic Science International: Reports, 100089.