COVID-19 pandemic did not stop a rising tide of reports of domestic violence, experts say, warning that the stress of life in lockdown continues to put victims at risk.Canada’s Assaulted Women’s Helpline fielded 20,334 calls between Sept.
1 and Dec. 31, 2020, compared to 12,352 over the same period the previous year, said Yvonne Harding, manager of resource development at the organization.“It’s very disturbing to know that there are so many women who are in this really precarious situation,” she said. “There may have been limited support for them beforehand, but at least they had outlets.” ‘Perfect storm’: Growing calls to address domestic violence during coronavirus Harding said opportunities to leave the house to get help _ such as.