Restrictions on going out with new Corona DV increases in UK and US

Restrictions on going out with the new Corona DV increased in Britain and the United States 8:32 April 25

Victims in a closed area were found to have had more than 4,000 cases of DV = domestic violence in London, England, while going out restrictions continued due to the spread of the new coronavirus. How to protect is a big issue.

Incidents due to DV are increasing in the UK where severe restrictions on going out, such as fines imposed on offenders, are being imposed to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.

According to the London Police Department, between 9th and 19th of last month, there were 4093 cases of DV arrests in London, averaging about 100 cases a day.

In addition, the number of reports of DV damage, including those not dealt with as incidents, was 17,275, an increase of 9% compared to the same period last year.

The London Metropolitan Police Department commented, "If you leave your home to escape violence, you will not be fined. Don't be afraid to ask for help." A major issue is how to protect it.

In NY state of the United States, consultation system is strengthened due to a rapid increase in DV

On the other hand, in the state of New York in the eastern United States, we are accepting consultations 24 hours a day, not only by telephone, but also by short message or email, as DV = domestic violence is increasing rapidly amid the restrictions on going out.

According to New York State, the number of consultations received from the permanent DV hotline from February to March this year increased by 18% compared to the same period last year, and the number of consultations this month increased by 30%.

For this reason, the state says that if the victim and the assailant are at home together, it will not be possible to make a phone call, and they will be available 24 hours a day by short message and email.

With the spread of the new coronavirus infection, DV has become one of the social problems not only in the United States but also in the world, and UN Secretary-General Guterres said on the 5th of this month, "For governments of all countries, When implementing countermeasures against the new coronavirus, we call for a strong focus on the prevention of violence against women and children. "