COVID-19 Special Report

“On March 16, 2020, the National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) began collecting data to track how COVID-19 impacts victims and survivors of domestic violence. We know any external factors that add stress, isolation, and financial strain can create circumstances where a survivor’s safety is further compromised—this pandemic has elements of all three. Even more concerning, shelter-in-place orders meant that many would be in closer and more frequent proximity to their abusers. This report is reflective of data collected March 16 to May 16, 2020.”