Women's Safety NSW says there's a specific and urgent need for a government response to help deal with the unique impacts of this health crisis — at both a state and federal level.
"A $3,000 package per worker would allow us to set them up with a phone, a desk, printing equipment. These are really practical costs that services need covered so we're looking for that commitment," Ms Foster said. "If women and children are going to access safety and support, they must have access to a safe phone."
I refuse to believe that the demand for DomesticViolence has increased by 40%.
children at high risk of being victim of violence by mothers during quarantine. Mothers are getting more irate and violent due to boredom. This frustration is leading to violence on children. DomesticViolence mid_day
Yeah, Coronavirus causes domestic violence!!!!? Pls stop this !!! Domestic violence is domestic violence!! After Coronavirus it will still be Domestic Violence. It’s something that needed addressing before and will do after
Too many weak men. If you know someone that is doing this beat them to within an inch of their life, the go back the next day and do it again
The endless attempt at the moral deligitimisation of white men. Total fake news. Disgraceful hate cult garbage.
I have been on Stay at home for 8 years it's hard to find babysitting so we barely have time to have some adult time like go out for lunch so I'm tell yall by experience.
Allow some space things are going to be tough & it's going to to get shitty at first try to be positive in the end. Believe me I know. Just dont allow things to escalate first of all if its something petty just let it go remember it's only temporary
I'm sorry but I have literally been on stay at home due to having a family so this doesn't bother me & my husband. This whole thing will bring the best of us & the worst if things are getting bad just get some fresh air and take some time to chill
Dirty rotten bogans
Stop. Dont be an a hole.
I hope they close bottle shops during a lockdown the major factor not the only one but it would be nice for these women 😢
Those poor men and women
Well I still think there's going to be a spike in...make up sex leads to⬇️⬇️
Very unfortunate that we as a nation of people have to tolerate such disgusting acts of violence
DV Hits rich and poor Just like CA
Yeesh. This thought came to me a couple of weeks ago, poor people and kids stuck inside with abusers now. Had to push it out of my mind. Good idea about code words at supermarkets and pharmacies.
quite disgusting
Small men, as much a virus as this one.
I'd imagine street violence and car accidents are way down, though.
What's so hard about been obedient and submissive?
What about men being stuck at home with them? Stress lots of women are just as much a part of the problem. So many crazy hot chicks these days it's insane.
Talked to a coppa mate today, he's sounding so tired, just like my doctor. Such a long road ahead we all have.
Gee, what if authorities paid attention BEFORE the global pandemic...ya know, when people had time and resources to something resembling actual HELP! BelieveWomen FuckThePatriarchy Katniss ain't a man. Girls, this is up to US!
Its Donald Trump fault right, everything is his fault these days
Take note alicia1xxx
In UK domestic violence isn't priority with any Govt. Only got to look at how PakistaniMuslimRapeGangs were ignored by Authorities for YEARS & bbc / Royals darling SirJimmySavile was allowed free rein & only exposed after his death. + MSM gloss over 'honour' killings.
With women being the main mental and physical abusers of children, I hope child services are given the support they need in this difficult time.
Quick question ABC. When did we start using pc instead of that convenient symbol (%). 1st read it as 40 pieces cuz that's what pc usually means. justsaying justcurious dontwehaveasymbolforthat
DV counselors worse nightmare many of us discussed weeks ago. Sad reality with war or pandemics is women/children worldwide are high casualties of violence and sexual assault. Now many inmates are coming back to these communities and there are no courts😞.
burntegirl07__ Noo don’t beat me up
Consider the poor children stuck in poisonous households and those subject to abuse. School is often their only refuge and now they are stuck at home. If you hear anything or are concerned please report your concerns to social services
Who the hell writes percent/% as 'pc'?
I can almost guarantee there is going to be a baby boom as well. Prayers to all being abused and remember the front door still opens.
I just heard today that the US isn't supposed to 'Peak', or 'Surge' until Mid-May. Could have up to 10,000 cases per day. I immediately thought of the movie 'The Purge'....and this is 'The Surge'. Heartbreaking. TheSurge USCoronavirus BeSafeStayHome
Women need to learn not to act like this
StayHomeSavesLives Unless you're living with a psychopath BeKind StayHomeAustralia
Dear World! How is the lockdown going ? Yours sincerely Kashmir (IOK)
this is the saddest thing I've seen all week. what is it that causes men to become mentally unstable & sad pathetic wife bashing morons? if there is one disease we need to eradicate urgently surely it is this mental illness built into men which can lead to domestic violence ;-(
The Rona made me do it.
Predictable, unfortunaty. Divorces will also spike. And pregnancies. Those will also spike.
I can't imagine being beaten up by the man who's supposed to love and protect me.
Another good reason to keep schools open. Let us hope they are NOT making more babies
This is what I feared :( Ugh
Let’s be honest if PaulineHansonOz was your wife domestic violence gets a pass this time! SozOz
Oh god thats awful things are so bad right now
Death doesn’t just have his scythe; he has many tools at his disposal.
This is why it’s NOT enough to just focus on the initial virus death toll. We need to make sure people aren’t killing each other or committing suicide! Don’t preach at people to stay at home unless you either know they’re safe you’re willing to HELP them feel safe.
This Covid is the hoax of the century, Dr Fauci’s article in NEJM says this is no worse than a bad flu and the media driven hysteria has got us to a point where there will be more deaths due to economic issues than what the virus was going to cause. auspol COVID19au
They wrong for this one
Omg that number is huge.
Angry, Godless people are usually violent. Return to the Father.
Because now couple actually have to spend time with eachother
I mean maybe the Airbnb landlords would like to provide some shelter in empty properties for people needing to get away?
Please no. Do whatever it takes to be safe. crying
Don’t fk around & get stabbed up during shelter in place...
And TX and LA City Council is mandating gun stores stay open as essential businesses. CRAZY!!
Shocking misrepresentation of numbers. 40% of respondents reported an increase. By how much? What about the other 60% of respondents? What did they report?
This is awful. Ban alcohol if it keeps up. Australia you should be ashamed of yourself. 😡
Stay classy, everyone.
Please be busy all the time at home.May be in reading books / laptop work / any othet creative work. Don't talk too much with your partner/ Children/Parents etc. Appreciate and give Thanks to Elders / Youngsters. Do exercise twice in a day . Take less Food but take more liquids.
Tough times can bring out the worst in people and this was unfortunately always going to happen with lockdown's in effect.
On top of all this people still have to fear being in their homes. Police orders should be any DV is instant lock up. No one should be in fear being at home. If you are in this situation there is still help don't stop trying to get out cause you feel you have to StayAtHome
This is the sad state of certain humans.
This is not the time for violence but for patience. Time for love not for hate. Time to unite and not to fight. If a fight is required let us fight against COVID19. If any problem, let us go back to school. Let us study and research. By the way have you seen film 'Contagion'.
Damn, why are women beating up their husbands?
Man this virus is really purging a lot of humans.
This break s my heart
How grim.
mjrowland68 can you cover the unintended consequences of self isolation on domestic violence? So many women and children are more vulnerable self isolating with violent partners.... Desperate situation to be in 🥺😢
And that's just at Hope Solo's residence
Home isn't a safe place for a lot of people. I've mentioned this all week. No one in the UK but the domestic abuse charities has listened or tried to do anything
Dangerous men got depressed about mandatory spiritual retreat StayAtHome ?
Why is there a women in the pic? 45% of abusers are women
Sad 😢
I was expecting this. Having grown up abused I feel so bad for the adults/children/seniors stuck at home with their abusers. That's got to suck not having those few hours a day away from them.
Oh brother. Stay safe people. TL
This breaks my heart tremendously
Or riot I say riot
It is very dangerous time for human beings
There's nothing but to buy ghost guns that's trending online and document that you reached out
Never go full chris benoit
Omg
mattdelia
UrsulaHogben We knew it would! Xmas has come early this year! DV LNP_corruption LNPfail parliamentshouldsit zalisteggall Refuge cuts! auspol
Heart breaking
So glad I'm single
FatherBob Sad!typical!
Wait till the suicides ramp up. Highly doubt they will ever report the numbers.
Finally some good news 😂
Please do not take this as any sort of excuse or brush off but, are not '40% increase in demand for services' (headline) and 'more than 40% of respondents reported that they are already seeing an increase' (story), two likely very different numbers?
At best this is confirmation bias, more likely fake news propaganda. The claim is based on a survey with a sample size of 80, operated by Womens Safety NSW.
Yes not surprising and amongst other domestic problems likely to occur including suicide dare i say!! ☀
Need to repurpose empty holiday accom for family shelter. Untenable for some to lockdown safely.
This is going to be a very worrisome issue.
40% of respondents isn’t the same as 40% increase!
So sad. My heart aches for women and children who live with these inadequate, pathetic males who are too lowly to be called men. Real men don’t beat up women and kids.
I fear for the children who are impacted by Family & Domestic Violence.
Look at my lovely misses.who on earth could hurt a lady.even if she did just arise from an arvo nap.hello lazy bones lol
It would be 'unprecedented' if there were any domestic violence services for men.
Just to preempt the nanny staters. This is a serious issue, but blaming booze is nonsense. 80pc of people drink. 80pc aren’t at each other’s throats. Booze doesn’t cause DV. Dickhead blokes do. There’s no cure for that and no restrictions or bans that will fix it.
I hate to think of how many women and children are suffering!
Opposite sesxes are opposite for a reason.
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