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505. Did Domestic Violence Really Spike During the Pandemic?

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Domestic Violence in the Pre-19 Pandemic

As many people stay home to stay safe, that can be the worst place for victims of domestic violence. Organizations aiming to prevent violence say this is a particularly scary time for victims who may be forced to stay home with their abusers. Domestic violence surges during cove 19 pandemic. That was an nbc news headline in may of 20 20. And you could find similar headlines pretty much everywhere. There has not been a neighborhood impacted by violent crime that has ever asked me for less police officers.

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