Understanding Domestic Violence Trends During the Pandemic

Slide Note

Domestic violence, a serious issue affecting individuals regardless of age, gender, or background, has escalated during the pandemic. This type of violence encompasses various forms such as physical, sexual, emotional, and financial abuse, leading to severe mental, emotional, and spiritual effects on victims. Statistics reveal the alarming rates of intimate partner homicide and unreported spousal violence incidents. Addressing domestic violence is crucial to save lives, protect children, and reduce financial burdens. Support systems play a vital role in ensuring victim safety, providing legal consequences for abusers, and addressing the underlying emotional impacts. The pandemic has heightened the prevalence of domestic violence, emphasizing the urgency for intervention and support.

brandy Follow

Uploaded on Jul 22, 2024 | 2 Views

Download Presentation

Please find below an Image/Link to download the presentation.

The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author. Download presentation by click this link. If you encounter any issues during the download, it is possible that the publisher has removed the file from their server.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

Canadian Multicultural Disability Inc (CMDCI) Domestic Violence (DV) during the pandemic and how to mitigate its effects

What is Domestic Violence? What is Domestic Violence? Violent or aggressive behavior Marriage or cohabitation Serious and complex issue Manifests itself in all societies Age, race, gender, sexual orientation, faith or class Power and Control

Forms of violence Forms of violence Physical abuse Sexual abuse Emotional abuse Financial abuse Neglect

Mental Effects of Domestic Violence Mental Effects of Domestic Violence (PTSD), (severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts) Suicidal thoughts or attempts Depression Low self-esteem Alcohol and drug abuse

Emotional and spiritual effects of domestic violence Emotional and spiritual effects of domestic violence Apprehensive and discouraged about the future Feeling unworthy Hopelessness Questioning and doubting spiritual faith Inability to trust Unmotivated

Statistics Statistics Women are about four times as likely as men to be victims of intimate partner homicide. Manitoba has highest domestic violence homicide rates among the provinces. Every 6 days a woman in Canada is killed by her intimate partner 70% of spousal violence is not reported to police

Why Address Domestic violence? Why Address Domestic violence? Cost women their lives Children Cost tax billions of dollars

. Support Support Maintaining Providing Addressing The safety of the victim Appropriate legal consequences to the batterer Emotional impact on the victim/ problems of the abuser, (alcohol and drugs)

Domestic Violence During Pandemic Domestic Violence During Pandemic Increased during the pandemic Statistics Quarantine measures

Domestic violence calls spike amid COVID-19 (citynews.ca)

How to Mitigate Domestic Violence How to Mitigate Domestic Violence Culturally sensitive programs Connecting resources Handbook Lawyers and other legal resources Court process and services

Safety Plan Safety Plan 1 2 3 Call a women's shelter or domestic violence Pack emergency items Know destination and how

Where to Seek Help A trusted friend Crisis Hotline:1877-977-0007 or text (204)-792-5352 Your health care provider. A local women's shelter or crisis center. A counseling or mental health center. A local court. Obtain a restraining order

Protecting Protecting communication communication location location Use Remove GPS devices from your vehicle Frequently change email passwords Clear your viewing history Use phone cautiously computer cautiously

Domestic Violence Domestic Violence From Intersectional From Intersectional Perspective Perspective Race Class Gender identity Sexual orientation Religion, and Other identity markers.

Refugees and Immigrants Refugees and Immigrants Language barriers Fear of being deported Lack of economic dependence and Limited social support can increase your isolation and your ability to access resources.

Other Barriers Other Barriers Law Isolation Shame Children Agencies Not know about Canadian laws and women's rights Be isolated from others Fear bringing shame to your family Fear losing your children Not know about social service agencies that can help

Why Intersectional Approach? Systems and layers of oppressions Counselling, advocacy and legal resources Non-profit and government to combat DV

Domestic Violence and the Law Domestic Violence and the Law-- --Federal Federal Criminal Code Assault Sexual assault Kidnapping Trafficking in persons Abduction of a young person, Homicide, Stalking and child abandonment

Legal Support Legal Support Relationship Relationship Separation and Divorce Parenting Parenting Best interest of the Child For the sake of the Children Parenting Arrangement Safety Safety Intimate Partner Violence Protection of Children Money Money Child Support and Spousal Support Property Property Sharing of Family property Resolution Resolution Alternative Dispute Resolution

Provincial Law (Manitoba) Provincial Law (Manitoba) The Residential Tenancies Act, ( RTA) Ending RTA (victim and feeling unsafe Requirements (certificate and notice) Interpersonal Violence Interpersonal Violence Leave from work