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When the pandemic forced schools to close in 2020, children spent more time at home. That's when calls to national and local domestic abuse hotlines skyrocketed, advocates say.
When the pandemic forced schools to close in 2020, children spent more time at home. That’s when calls to national and local domestic abuse hotlines skyrocketed, advocates say.
Community rejoices at the opening of a teen haven, offering tutoring, creative outlets, and a chill space.
When the pandemic forced schools to close in 2020, children spent more time at home. That’s when calls to national and local domestic abuse hotlines skyrocketed, advocates say.
Jun 15, 2021 / 07:50 PM EST INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Domestic violence often has a greater impact in the LGBTQ community, advocates say. Not only is there fear about coming forward as a victim but also fear letting others know their sexual identity. The Domestic Violence Network says bisexual women are considered high-risk with roughly 61% experiencing rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner. Added to that, domestic violence isn’t always physical, mental or emotional violence, all which can be just as detrimental. Parker Rathwell said physical and verbal abuse from classm...