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Navigating risk and protective factors for family violence during and after the COVID-19 ‘perfect storm’
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-20, 19:46 authored by Caroline SpiranovicCaroline Spiranovic, Christina HudsonChristina Hudson, Rosmarie WinterRosmarie Winter, Sonya StanfordSonya Stanford, Kimberley NorrisKimberley Norris, Isabelle Bartkowiak-TheronIsabelle Bartkowiak-Theron, Katherine CashmanKatherine CashmanThe social conditions triggered by the global COVID-19 pandemic have been described as a ‘perfect storm’, which could incite and exacerbate incidences of family violence (FV). This article proposes strategies to reduce the anticipated impact of COVID-19 on FV based on lessons learnt from available evidence. The evidence base on factors linking pandemics, conflicts, and disasters with violence against women and children (VAW/C) as well as risk and protective factors for FV is examined. This reveals several overlapping factors associated with changes in vulnerability to FV, which would likely be worsened during and possibly beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Strategies are then proposed to counteract the effects of the current pandemic on these overlapping factors. It is anticipated that these strategies may be effective both during and after the pandemic.
History
Publication title
Current Issues in Criminal JusticeVolume
33Pagination
5-18ISSN
1034-5329Department/School
Faculty of LawPublisher
Taylor & FrancisPlace of publication
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