The India Saga: Domestic Violence Thrives During Lockdown
SOURCE: https://theindiasaga.com/opinion/behind-the-doors-of-lockdown-thrives-domestic-violence-and-abuse/
Behind The Doors Of Lockdown Thrives Domestic Violence And Abuse
The India Saga, Suryaprabha Sadasivan, 14 May 2020
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The entire country has been in a month-long lockdown as a protective measure against the spread of pandemic COVID-19. However, there is a shadow pandemic that endangers the lives and well-being of women and children at homes in India today: domestic violence and abuse.
Besides its impact on social welfare and economy, COVID-19 has a darker and more worrisome consequence: a spike in calls to domestic violence helplines across the country. The National Commission for Women (NCW) registered 587 domestic violence complaints between March 23 and April 16, which is a 50% increase as compared to pre-lockdown days.
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