Fears of domestic violence rise as millions confined over coronavirus

BERLIN - With families across Europe confined to their homes to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, fears are rising of a surge in domestic violence.

But the stress caused by social isolation is exacerbating tensions and increasing"the risk of domestic and sexual violence against women and children", the association warns.On top of the stress caused by confinement, fears around job security and financial difficulties are also increasing the likelihood of conflicts.

In China, which is slowly emerging from several weeks of total lockdown, the women's rights organisation Weiping has reported a threefold increase in reports of violence against women. For children, young people and women who are victims of domestic violence - mental or physical - the current situation means"being constantly available" for abuse by the perpetrator, the German federation stresses.

Domestic violence associations are facing a double-edged sword: With many social workers having to work from home, they are unable to reach victims; and when people need to be brought to safety, there are often not enough places in the refuges.

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