Intimate Partner Violence and COVID-19 in Rural, Remote, and Northern Canada: Relationship, Vulnerability and Risk

In rural, remote, and northern parts of Canada, the pre-existing vulnerability and risk for intimate partner violence has been exacerbated by COVID-19. The purpose of this commentary is to identify the unique impact of COVID-19 on intimate partner violence both in terms of the bearing on those exper...

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Main Author: Moffitt, Pertice (Author)
Contributors: Aujla, Wendy ; Giesbrecht, Crystal J. ; Grant, Isabel ; Straatman, Anna-Lee
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2022
In: Journal of family violence
Year: 2022, Volume: 37, Issue: 5, Pages: 775-786
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Keywords:
And northern
Remote
Rural
domestic violence
Intimate Partner Violence
Covid-19 Pandemic
Coronavirus
Canada
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Summary:In rural, remote, and northern parts of Canada, the pre-existing vulnerability and risk for intimate partner violence has been exacerbated by COVID-19. The purpose of this commentary is to identify the unique impact of COVID-19 on intimate partner violence both in terms of the bearing on those experiencing abuse and on the service sector in rural, remote and northern communities where the rates of intimate partner violence and intimate partner femicide pre-pandemic are higher than in larger cities. The recommendations offered in this paper include enhanced safety planning, alternate housing for victims fleeing violence, and suggestions for service providers. We also offer ways to move forward with further research in the COVID-19 era.
ISSN:1573-2851
DOI:10.1007/s10896-020-00212-x