Lockdowns, Christmas holidays and domestic violence: A dangerous mix
By DW
06 December 2020 |
12:16 pm
Domestic abuse spikes during the holidays and the coronavirus lockdown will only make things worse. One-quarter of all women experience abuse in their lives and lockdown measures are making it harder to get help.
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