Revisiting the hidden wound: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on domestic violence and divorce in Taiwan (2020-2021).

Yi-Han Chang Shu-Sen ChangSusyan JouChia-Yueh HsuKah Kheng Goh

Published in: Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy (2023)

Reported domestic violence cases were higher than expected during the pandemic, particularly during the postoutbreak periods when the outbreak control measures were relaxed and people's movement resumed. Tailored prevention and intervention measures may be needed to address the increased vulnerability to domestic violence and restricted access to support during the outbreaks. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).

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