When “Shelter-in-Place” Isn’t Shelter That’s Safe: a Rapid Analysis of Domestic Violence Case Differences during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Stay-at-Home Orders

McLay, Molly M.

doi:10.1007/s10896-020-00225-6

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“…The increase in 016-calls during the months of lockdown coexisted, however, with a decrease in IPV complaints, female fatalities, and POs granted [ 20 , 21 ]. Although the courts and the police were considered essential services during the lockdown, access to other sources of support, such as associations or health services, may still have been limited during this period.…”

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“…Despite the growing proliferation of publications about both the impact of the COVID-19 crisis and the control measures adopted to manage its impact on IPV, studies using empirical qualitative or quantitative data are still scarce [ 14 ]. Most studies that do exist are cross-sectional and focus on evaluating the socioeconomic impact and perception of the seriousness of violent events, using very specific samples (health-service users, affected women and children, and/or women and children from minority groups) with limited follow-up time [ 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 ]. Studies on the impact of the COVID-19 crisis using indicators such as 016-type helpline calls, IPV complaints, and protection measures are still scarce [ 20 , 21 , 22 ].…”

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Intimate Partner Violence against Women during the COVID-19 Lockdown in Spain

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Parra‐Casado

Estévez

et al. 2021

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Aims: To analyze the temporal and geographical distribution of different indicators for the evolution of intimate partner violence against women (IPV) before, during and after the COVID-19 induced lockdown between March and June 2020 in Spain. Methods: Descriptive ecological study based on numbers of 016-calls, policy reports, women killed, and protection orders (PO) issued due to IPV across Spain as a whole and by province (2015–2020). We calculated quarterly rates for each indicator. A cluster analysis was performed using 016-call rates and protection orders by province in the second quarters of 2019 and 2020. ANOVAs were calculated for clustering by province, unemployment rates by province, and the current IPV prevalence. Results: During the second quarter of 2020, the highest 016-call rate was recorded (12.19 per 10,000 women aged 15 or over). Policy report rates (16.62), POs (2.81), and fatalities (0.19 per 1,000,000 women aged 15 or over) decreased in the second quarter of 2020. In the third quarter, 016-calls decreased, and policy reports and POs increased. Four clusters were identified, and significant differences in unemployment rates between clusters were observed (F = 3.05, p < 0.05). Conclusions: The COVID-19 lockdown fostered a change in IPV-affected women’s help-seeking behavior. Differences between the volume of contacts made via 016-call and the policy reports generated provide evidence for the existence of barriers to IPV-service access during the lockdown and the period of remote working. More efforts are needed to reorganize services to cope with IPV in non-presential situations. The provinces with the highest 016-call and PO rates were also those with the highest rates of unemployment, a worrying result given the current socioeconomic crisis.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Intimate Partner Violence against Women during the COVID-19 Lockdown in Spain

Vives‐Cases

Parra‐Casado

Estévez

et al. 2021

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“…Furthermore, the study by Mohler et al (2020) revealed an interesting fact. Even though there was a significant increase in domestic violence calls-for-service, eventually it did not lead to an increase in reported assaults during the COVID-19 outbreak (January-April 2020) On the other hand, in Chicago, IL, a slight decrease in domestic violence cases seemed to occur, compared with those of the previous year (2,251 cases in March 2020 during the COVID-19 outbreak compared to 2,367 cases in March 2019; McLay, 2021). Similarly, no significant differences in domestic violence cases between 2019 and 2020 were recorded in Mexico City and Canada (Silverio-Murillo et al, 2020), although there was a correlation between family stress and violence and financial difficulties as well as difficulties in maintaining social ties (for women) in the COVID-19 lockdown in Canada (Beland et al, 2020; Table 2).…”

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Domestic Violence During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

Kourti

Stavridou

Panagouli

et al. 2021

Trauma, Violence, & Abuse

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Background: COVID-19 outbreak and the followed confinement measures have raised concerns to specialists worldwide regarding the imminent increase in domestic violence cases. The present systematic review aims to identify the international trends in domestic violence during the COVID-19 epidemic and to examine the possible differences among all population groups and different geographic areas worldwide. Method: The following databases were accessed: DOAJ, ERIC, Google Scholar, ProQuest, Pubmed, PsycNet, and SCOPUS, up to July 22, 2020. Results: A total of 32 studies were considered eligible. Data from North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific Area, Africa, and worldwide researches were retrieved. COVID-19 has caused an increase in domestic violence cases, especially during the first week of the COVID-19 lockdown in each country. In children, however, although the specialists’ estimations suggested an increase in child maltreatment and abuse cases, the rate of police and social services’ reports has declined during the COVID-19 pandemic. School closures that isolated students at home seemed to have contributed to this decrease. Conclusions: Domestic violence has been a considerable issue imposed by the COVID-19 epidemic to a worldwide context. The home confinement led to constant contact between perpetrators and victims, resulting in increased violence and decreased reports. In order to minimize such issues, prevention measures and supporting programs are necessary.

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“…Although evidence is still emerging, reports in the media and grey literature suggest increased drinking in the home in some countries [127][128][129] (largely off-setting reductions in on-premises drinking). These reports have appeared alongside several studies showing increased abusive head trauma among children [130] and family violence [131,132]. There is some concern that, pressured by commercial vested interests [133,134], governments will allow continuation of deregulatory changes originally intended as temporary, leading to increased risks of IV and trauma in the home [123,124,126].…”

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Alcohol and the Risk of Injury

Chikritzhs

Livingston

2021

Nutrients

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Globally, almost four and a half million people died from injury in 2019. Alcohol’s contribution to injury-related premature loss of life, disability and ill-health is pervasive, touching individuals, families and societies throughout the world. We conducted a review of research evidence for alcohol’s causal role in injury by focusing on previously published systematic reviews, meta-analyses and where indicated, key studies. The review summarises evidence for pharmacological and physiological effects that support postulated causal pathways, highlights findings and knowledge gaps relevant to specific forms of injury (i.e., violence, suicide and self-harm, road injury, falls, burns, workplace injuries) and lays out options for evidence-based prevention.

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When “Shelter-in-Place” Isn’t Shelter That’s Safe: a Rapid Analysis of Domestic Violence Case Differences during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Stay-at-Home Orders

Cited by 50 publications

References 23 publications

Intimate Partner Violence against Women during the COVID-19 Lockdown in Spain

Intimate Partner Violence against Women during the COVID-19 Lockdown in Spain

Domestic Violence During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

Alcohol and the Risk of Injury

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