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Coronavirus and domestic violence: Practices for dealing with a double emergency

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: This short essay aims to reflect on an unexpected effect of the Coronavirus in Italy: the increase of domestic violence. Through some data and qualitative interviews gathered with social workers of anti-violence centres, the essay presents the ways in which this emergency has been faced during the Coronavirus outbreak and the importance of spreading and maintaining new practices in this area for the future.

Source: Qualitative Social Work

DOI: 10.1177/1473325020981091

Author: Albertina Pretto

Institution: Magna Graecia University

Language: English

Topic: Intimate Partner and Family Violence

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Good health and well-being, Gender equality

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,000