With the help of police department statistics, we’ve been able to discover how the coronavirus pandemic contributed to increasing domestic violence rates. In March 2020, when quarantine was implemented there have been:
- 10 percent increase in domestic violence reports, according to New York City Police Department
- 18 percent increase in calls and asking for help regarding family violence, according to San Antonio Police Department
- 22 percent increase in arrests related to domestic violence in Portland, according to Portland Police Bureau
- 27 percent increase in domestic violence calls in Alabama, according to Jefferson County Alabama Sheriff’s Office
The number of domestic violence cases also increased in several countries in March 2020.
- Argentina: 25 percent of domestic violence cases
- France: 30 percent of domestic violence cases
- Singapore: 33 percent of helpline calls
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