ALTHOUGH staying at home is a necessary and unavoidable measure to ensure societal safety and well-being in the face of Covid-19, for many domestic violence survivors, the “safe haven” of home simply does not exist. During this time, it is critical for communities to step up to help individuals at risk.
Domestic violence is about maintaining power and control, and in the uncertain and unprecedented times the world is currently facing, this desire to exert power and control may be aggravated by isolation and concerns over health and finances.
