Abuse Prevention

Daily life has changed for almost everyone. Individuals who are living with their abuser no longer have the relief of being able to leave their household. Stressors from economic anxiety and joblessness, as well as increased isolation during the pandemic, have led to a rise in the number of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) incidents.

What is Intimate Partner Violence? Centers of Disease Control and Preventionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuMCzU54334

Articles and websites to learn more:

What is our place in this topic? How do we exist in the bigger picture? What groups are already helping? How can we help on an individual level?

Unfortunately abuse is not new or seperate from the current COVID-19 pandemic. These are groups that help those in need. There is also advice on what you can do if someone you know is a survivor.

How does this topic tie back to COVID-19 and beyond? What does it highlight about inequities and opportunities moving forward?