LOCK DOWN- AGGRESSORS INDOORS AND VIRUS OUTSIDE
Women in violent relationships are stuck at home and exposed to their abuser for longer periods of time. The practice of lock down and physical distancing in countries all over the world resulted in changes in national behavioral patterns and shutdowns of usual day-to-day functioning.
it has been reported that cases of domestic violence rose by a third in Europe the week after the lock down was put in place. This Corona crisis seems to cause an increase in depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol abuse which may be linked to an increase in domestic violence, and child abuse. Especially women and children fear there aggressor inside their home and the virus outside. It is unfortunate but unavoidable that there can be family disputes when everyone is stuck in a confined space. National lock downs have heightened the danger for women and school children forced to stay at home with their abusers, cut off from the respite of work or school and less able to call for help undetected. Children, mostly home from school, are now even more exposed to trauma.
COVID-19 cannot cause domestic violence, However, a heightened state of anxiety, stress, maybe alcohol financial burden and unemployment, and also being in such close proximity for such extended periods of time make this a more dangerous time for women and children. The most prevalent type of domestic abuse occurs in relationships. In an abusive relationship.one can be exposed to emotional abuse, threats, and intimidation physical or sexual abuse. Domestic Violence victims need not only help from the social service but also help and kindness from all of us. My wish and hope and prayer is that we all emphasize self-reflection, self-control, empathy, and build resilience, which can allow us to offer each other love concern and tenderness. Have a nice weekend
Women in violent relationships are stuck at home and exposed to their abuser for longer periods of time. The practice of lock down and physical distancing in countries all over the world resulted in changes in national behavioral patterns and shutdowns of usual day-to-day functioning.
it has been reported that cases of domestic violence rose by a third in Europe the week after the lock down was put in place. This Corona crisis seems to cause an increase in depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol abuse which may be linked to an increase in domestic violence, and child abuse. Especially women and children fear there aggressor inside their home and the virus outside. It is unfortunate but unavoidable that there can be family disputes when everyone is stuck in a confined space. National lock downs have heightened the danger for women and school children forced to stay at home with their abusers, cut off from the respite of work or school and less able to call for help undetected. Children, mostly home from school, are now even more exposed to trauma.
COVID-19 cannot cause domestic violence, However, a heightened state of anxiety, stress, maybe alcohol financial burden and unemployment, and also being in such close proximity for such extended periods of time make this a more dangerous time for women and children. The most prevalent type of domestic abuse occurs in relationships. In an abusive relationship.one can be exposed to emotional abuse, threats, and intimidation physical or sexual abuse. Domestic Violence victims need not only help from the social service but also help and kindness from all of us. My wish and hope and prayer is that we all emphasize self-reflection, self-control, empathy, and build resilience, which can allow us to offer each other love concern and tenderness. Have a nice weekend
Courtesy: Dr. Emanuel Peiris
This article was published by the author Dr, Emmanuel peiris with his consent I have published this in this blog post to avail a chance for those who interested in reading the impact of Covid 19.
A few words about this dedicated doctor Emanuel Peiris : Born in Negombo in Srilanka qualified as an electrical engineer in the university Of Peradeniya Sri Lanka , acquired his medical degree Dubel specialist in general medicine and industrial health in Karolinska Institute University Stockholm. Lives in Nykoping in Sweden and Practicing in Sweden , is a Swedish national now.
