Kersten, J., Vogt, C., Burman, M. , Houtsonen, J., Leonhardmair, N. and Herbinger, P. (2021) Risk-assessment and victim-support recommendations during the COVID-19-related lockdowns. In: Lobinkar, B., Vogt, C. and Kersten, J. (eds.) Improving Frontline Responses to Domestic Violence in Europe. University of Maribor University Press: Maribor, pp. 81-92. ISBN 9789612865436 (doi: 10.18690/978-961-286-543-6.6)
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Abstract
This chapter covers the effects of the COVID-19 crisis on the incidence and severity of domestic abuse cases in Europe. First, the manifestation of the COVID-19 lockdown and its adverse effects on private life are described. Building upon this description, co-occurring risks factors with a high potential to initiate or intensify domestic abuse (e.g., cramped living conditions) are discussed. Responding to various calls on investigating the impact of COVID-19 on domestic abuse incidents, IMPRODOVA research on the first lockdown shows that the related concerns for various reasons are inconsistently reflected in domestic abuse-related statistics. In some IMPRODOVA partner countries, however, victimisation numbers went up, after the lockdown ended. Consequently, the complexity of detecting domestic abuse cases during lockdowns are discussed. In line with the strong concern about intensified victimisation, innovative responses by front-line professionals to detect and manage domestic violence and abuse cases are presented. Building on the beforehand presented assumptions, findings and explanations, the chapter closes by highlighting eighteen recommendations regarding risk assessment and victim support during pandemics.
Item Type: | Book Sections |
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Keywords: | Domestic violence, IMPRODOVA, COVID-19, pandemic, risk assessment, victims. |
Status: | Published |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Burman, Professor Michele |
Authors: | Kersten, J., Vogt, C., Burman, M., Houtsonen, J., Leonhardmair, N., and Herbinger, P. |
College/School: | College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Sociology Anthropology and Applied Social Sciences |
Publisher: | University of Maribor University Press |
ISBN: | 9789612865436 |
Published Online: | 08 December 2021 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2021 Univerza v Mariboru, Univerzitetna založba and The Authors |
First Published: | First published in Improving Frontline Responses to Domestic Violence in Europe: 81-92 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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