Covid-19 and Domestic Violence: an Indirect Path to Social and Economic Crisis
250 Citations•2020•
Amalesh Sharma, Sourav Bikash Borah
It is found that layoffs, loss of income, extended domestic stays, and exposure to habits due to stay-at-home orders are driving up the incidence of domestic violence.
Abstract
Domestic violence increase resulting from Covid-19 is an indirect driver of economic and social crisis. This brief note proposes certain policy changes and strategies required to reduce domestic violence incidence during this turbulent time.