Isolated by pandemic, fewer sexual assault victims going to ER
Posted: Feb 05, 2021 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: February 5 Researchers found the usual number of sexual assault and domestic violence victims presenting at The Ottawa Hospital's emergency departments dropped by half during the first wave of the pandemic.(Michel Aspirot/CBC) There's growing concern that Ontario's ongoing lockdowns and stay-at-home orders are preventing victims of sexual assault and domestic violence from seeking needed medical treatment. A new study from The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute reveals a 50 per cent drop in visits to the hospital network's emergency rooms b...
Source: cbc.ca