Increase in Domestic Violence Cases Surge During COVID-19 Pandemic

Mandatory shelter in place ordinances have spread across the United States, with the intent of keeping people safe to slow down the spread of the virus.  Unfortunately the same guidelines that have been put in place to save lives are resulting in higher cases of domestic violence worldwide.  What happens when you are trapped inside your home 24 hours a day with your abuser, isolated from family, friends and those who are available to help?  These unprecedented times of social isolation may only create more opportunity for abusers to act out more aggressively towards their mate.  Join our discussion today with Renee Greer, LPC psychotherapist as we discuss the impact of COVID-19 on domestic violence.

1. National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-7233

1-800-787-3224 TTY for the Deaf

1. Crisis Textline-

www.crisistextline.org

1.  National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline

               www.nami.org