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COVID-19 increases frequency and severity of domestic violence

COVID-19 increases severity of domestic violence says new report

COVID-19 increases severity of domestic violence says new report Source: Getty

New research by Monash University details how perpetrators have weaponised the global health crisis to further control and abuse women.


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By Abbie O'Brien

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New research by Monash University details how perpetrators have weaponised the global health crisis to further control and abuse women.



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