COVID-19: urgency for distancing from domestic violence

European Journal of Psychotraumatology

Coraline Hingray¹  Sarah Thierrée²  Wissam El-Hage²  Deniz Ertan³  Hervé Javelot⁴ 

[1] CHRU de Nancy;Centre Régional de Psychotraumatologie CVL, CHRU de Tours;Tain l'Hermitage;Université de Strasbourg;

关键词: covid-19;    trauma;    prevention;    violence;    domestic violence;   

DOI  :  10.1080/20008198.2020.1800245

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Background: Although COVID-19 is a major worldwide health threat, there is another global public health emergency that is becoming a growing challenge. Domestic violence is a public health and human rights issue that primarily affects women and children worldwide. Several countries have reported a significant increase in domestic violence cases since the COVID-19-induced lockdowns and physical distancing measures were implemented. The COVID-19 health crisis is exacerbating another pre-existing public health problem by increasing the severity and frequency of domestic violence, thus demonstrating the need to adopt significant and long-term measures. Objective: Therefore, it is urgently necessary to promote and increase actions and policies to guarantee the safety and dignity of all victims of domestic violence worldwide. Methods: This paper describes preventive measures and action plans to combat violence against women and children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion: The prevention of domestic violence must indeed be every government’s priority and every citizen’s responsibility.

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