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Has coronavirus increased domestic violence? What’s happened in Durham, Orange and Wake?

from The News & Observer

Has coronavirus increased domestic violence? What’s happened in Durham, Orange and Wake? The News & Observer The coronavirus shutdown has made a dangerous situation worse for many people at risk of domestic violence. In some cases, name calling has led to physical violence, advocates say, leaving victims with few options to get out. Some abusers have used COVID-19 to tighten the reins, telling partners they can’t leave because of stay-at-home orders, or because they’ll catch the virus and give it to their children if they do leave, advocates say. READ MORE

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