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According to Statistics Canada data released last month, 77 per cent of sexually and gender-diverse youth aged 15 to 17 reported being bullied.
TORONTO -- Nearly one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, domestic abuse faced by women and LGBTQ youth hasnât slowed, and lockdowns only make matters worse. With provinces and territories in and out of various states of lockdown, women and LGBTQ youth can be more vulnerable in precarious and unsafe living situations. Whether theyâre about an abusive partner or unsupportive parent, the calls havenât stopped or slowed. âPre-COVID-19, we received nearly 50,000 calls annually from women across the province. Between April 1 and Dec. 31 2020, counsellors answered over 70,00...