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Dynamic Impacts of Lockdown on Domestic Violence: Evidence from Multiple Policy Shifts in Chile

Year: 2024

Type: article

Study design: Observational Study

Abstract: We identify dynamic impacts on domestic violence (DV) of the staggered imposition and lifting of lockdown across Chile’s 346 municipalities. Lockdown increases DV helpline calls and shelter occupancy without increasing DV police reports. These results are consistent with lockdown raising incidence and creating barriers to reporting. Once lockdown is lifted, shelter occupancy falls and police reports surge, but helpline calls remain elevated in line with state dependence in DV. We identify male job loss as a mechanism driving DV. Our findings accentuate controversy around welfare impacts of lockdown mandates. Adverse impacts of lockdown on DV are mitigated by cash transfers.

Source: The Review of Economics and Statistics

DOI: 10.1162/rest_a_01412

Authors: Sonia Bhalotra, Emilia Brito, Damian Clarke, Pilar Larroulet, Francisco Pino

Institutions: University of Warwick, Centre for Economic Policy Research, Brown University, University of Exeter, University of Chile, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, IZA - Institute of Labor Economics

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, Reduced inequalities, Gender equality, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: University of Essex, Universidad de Chile, Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo, Centro de Estudios de Conflicto y Cohesión Social, United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research, Economic and Social Research Council, Fondo de Financiamiento de Centros de Investigación en Áreas Prioritarias

Awards: G1216274885, G2002165904, G2690489809, G372274276, G4893038849, G5092339302, CENTRO PARA EL ESTUDIO DEL CONFLICTO Y LA COHESION SOCIAL (COES), G5593612868, G768494425

OpenAlex ID: W4392730737

FWCI: 4.548

Cites: 41

Cited by: 10

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