¿Eres Víctima De Violencia Doméstica?
Written by Xeandra Naicker | Updated On October 11, 2022
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Domestic violence exploded during the first two months of the COVID-19 outbreak. In the U.S., there was a 30% increase in spousal/partner abuse towards women, and the U.K. saw a similar increase as well – 25%. Similarly, there has been an uptick in violence against men and the elderly, with financial strain caused by the pandemic being noted as the main stressor in domestic situations. Still, there is no updated, comprehensive resource that tells you where to go if you are suffering such horrible violence or know someone who is a victim.
Such a resource is critical, as there are abusive partners that have made use of the pandemic itself as a tool of terror. In many cases, they withhold medication, insurance cards, and even the ability to go purchase hand sanitizer from their victims – all while public health procedures, such as mass quarantines, prevent any chance of escape; this is on top of the pre-existing threat of violence that constantly looms over their heads.
Sadly, you can’t trust the government either. Social Services aren’t getting the necessary funds in these times, and non-profit rescue organizations can’t do it alone. It is our duty to help the victims of this viciousness and not forget that there are victims of abuse across all age groups and genders.
In this guide, you will find every possible contact and useful tips that will help you to stop being a bystander, take action, and save lives (without putting your own at risk).
United States: 24 People Per Minute Are Abused by Intimate Partners
Because North America is so culturally diverse, the prevalence of domestic violence differs greatly from country to country. However, intimate partner violence is the most serious in the United States, which may be because of the high levels of gun ownership as well as the fact that many victims of domestic violence are afraid to report it for fear of reprisals.
Domestic Abuse has been outrageously common in the USA, long before the COVID-19 plague. In fact, 50% of women visiting emergency rooms nationwide have a history of abuse, and 40% of those murdered by their abuser tried to get help in the last 2 years before their death. In too frequent of circumstances, they didn’t get enough help from their surroundings – and in these times of lockdowns and mobility limitations, it’s even harder for them to reach out. According to recent research, domestic violence across all genders and age groups has increased by 30% in the U.S. during March and April alone.
It seems the next murder is right around the corner. The U.S. has seen an increase in violent risk factors: Gun sales reached a 7-year peak, with 1.9 million firearms sold in March 2020 alone; and liquor sales also rocketed by 31.7% in the same period, in comparison to 2019.
These contacts can help stop the next death and save a person’s life.
Domestic Violence Hotlines
| Antigua and Barbuda | Adults | Antigua and Barbuda Support And Referral Centre phone: 268 463 5555 |
| Bahamas | Everyone | Bahamas Crisis Centre phone: 1 800 737 732 message on Facebook |
| Belize | Everyone | Cornerstone Foundation phone: 222 4343 |
| Canada | Children (under 18) | Kids Help Phone phone: +1 800 668 6868 |
| Women | Assaulted Women’s Helpline phone: 1.866.863.0511 Alberta Council of Women phone: 1 800 363 9010 Emergency Ready in Canada message on Facebook |
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| Men | National Domestic Violence Hotline phone: 1-800-799-7233 phone: 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) |
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| Older Adults (over 60) | ElderCare phone: 1-800-677-1116 |
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| Costa Rica | Women | Cefemina phone: 506 2224 3986 message on Facebook |
| Dominica | Everyone | She Will Survive phone: 1-800-8477 |
| Dominican Republic | Women | Ministerio de la Mujer RD phone: +1 809-685-3755 message on Facebook |
| Everyone | phone: 809 200 1202 phone: 809-200-7212 |
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| El Salvador | Women | Organización de Mujeres Salvadoreñas por la Paz phone: 503 2556 0032 |
| Grenada | Women | GNOW – message on Facebook phone: 473 440 3788 |
| Guatemala | Women | Fundación Sobrevivientes phone: 2285 0100/0139 message on Facebook |
| Haiti | Women | KAY FANM – HAÏTI phone: (509) 2 45 5174/4221 message on Facebook |
| Honduras | Everyone | Teléfono De La Esperanza de San Pedro Sula phone: 150 |
| Jamaica | Women | Woman Inc. Crisis Centre phone: 929 9038 message on Facebook |
| Mexico | Children (under 18) | Teléfono ANAR México phone: 01800 911-1119 |
| Women | Secretaría de las Mujeres Linea para Mujeres: 800 108 4053 INMUJERES phone: +52 55 5322 6030 message on Facebook |
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| Men | Secretaría de las Mujeres Linea para hombres: 800 900 4321 |
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| Nicaragua | Women | phone: 118 message on Facebook |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Everyone | Ministry of Social Development & Gender Affairs phone: +1 869-467-1275 message on Facebook phone: +1 869-467-1223 message on Facebook |
| Saint Lucia | Women | The St. Lucia Crisis Centre Corporation phone: (758) 453-1521 |
| USA | Children (under 18) | Childhelp USA phone: 1-800 422 4453 |
| Women | The National Domestic Violence Hotline phone: 1 (866) 331-9474 |
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| Men | VictimConnect phone: 1 (855) 484-2846 |
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| Older Adults (over 60) | ElderCare phone: 1-800-677-1116 |
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| Survivors, Legacy Families, Angel Babies | Break the Silence Survivor Helpline phone: 1 (855) 287-1777 message on Facebook |
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| Military Members & Their Families | DoD Safe Helpline phone: 1 (877) 995-5247 |
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