Women's voices silenced during lockdown

The lockdown period as a result of coronavirus restrictions voices of women trapped in abusive relationships have been silenced.

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During the pandemic it was revealed that a huge number of women have experienced domestic violence

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highlights

• It is difficult for women to seek help as they are constantly in the presence of their perpetrator     
• Calls to 1800 RESPECT have increased around midnight
• You can use social media accounts to seek help 

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 'Make sure that you have your own phone, keep it a secret from your partner and use it to seek help' says Ness Gavanzo, Gabriela Australia

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