Supporting Survivors and Staff During COVID-19

Health Providers and DV Advocates are Lifelines

IPV, sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking are on the rise during COVID-19 because many families and survivors are staying home, or are isolated from support systems. Systemic health and economic inequities are also increasing vulnerability for communities of color and LGBTQ communities. Health professionals and DV advocates are in a unique position to coordinate their care both virtually and in–person to meet a survivor’s safety planning and health care needs, and to promote prevention. Read more about the impact of COVID-19 on survivors. Learn more about how health centers and DV programs can support survivors during COVID-19.

COVID-19 Resources

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