New Domestic Violence campaign rolls out amid rise in assaults during lockdown

Domestic violence support services reveal spike in demand during the coronavirus pandemic.

Domestic violence support services reveal spike in demand during the coronavirus pandemic. Source: Getty

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Domestic violence victims are being encouraged to speak out in a new social media campaign. The plea comes as support services reveal a spike in demand during the coronavirus pandemic.

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