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There has been a surge in reports of domestic violence and abuse since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis. Because of Stay-at-Home Orders, victims of abuse may feel trapped, with nowhere to go in the midst of a pandemic.
St. Louis County Courts have posted a video about Domestic Violence. In it, judges review new and existing legal recourse for victims. These include:
For the added safety for anyone who shares a computer with their abuser, the St. Louis County Court web pages include a quick “Escape” button at the top to exit the site, and instructions to hit Ctrl+Shift+Delete on the keyboard to erase the browsing history.
COVID-19 is a health crisis, but so is domestic violence. According to the Department of Justice, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men are victims of physical or sexual abuse or stalking every year. While the potential risk of contracting the virus is understandably frightening, no one should be forced to endure abuse, whether violence erupted due to the stress of an at-home quarantine or loss of income, or if violence was already a problem in the relationship.
With a combined 30 years in family law, the attorneys at Jones Family Law Group, LLC, will provide the legal guidance you need. Contact Jones Family Law Group, LLC today for any questions or to set up a consultation.
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