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Family violence victim speaks out after unlikely intervention by Faiza Amin and Meredith Bond Posted Mar 15, 2021 7:56 am EDT Last Updated Mar 18, 2021 at 10:10 pm EDT CityNews and OMNI News have launched a new investigative series “Behind Closed Doors” detailing the epidemic of family violence plaguing our communities. If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse, please visit our dedicated resource page. WARNING: This story contains graphic content related to violence and abuse, and may be disturbing to some readers. The names and identities of the victims in our stories have been changed to protect them. Their stories and circumstances aren’t unique. Thousands more are being silenced as their trauma continues daily behind closed doors. These are just some of their first-hand accounts. ....
TORONTO People working with victims of abuse say there has been a steep increase in violence against women during the COVID-19 lockdowns, and refer to it as the shadow pandemic. Isolation is almost like a gift for an abuser,” Nina Gorka, a director with YWCA Toronto, said. “When you remove accessibility to resources, to supports, to transportation, to childcare, all of those pieces become a very insular experience for people who are experiencing violence in the home.” Gorka told CTV News Toronto that it is more difficult to reach out for help when someone is being monitored by their abuser. Additionally, some women are reluctant to enter shelters due to COVID-19 fears. ....