Domestic abuse surged in lockdown, Panorama investigation finds

One call relating to domestic abuse was made to police every 30 seconds in first seven weeks

The coronavirus crisis has dramatically compounded domestic violence against women, new research has revealed.

Two-thirds of women in abusive relationships have suffered more violence from their partners during the pandemic, according to an investigation by the BBC’s Panorama.

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from The Guardian https://ift.tt/31WSxrv

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