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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, AWARE has seen a worrying spike in domestic violence calls. The stress and anxiety sparked by COVID-19 is triggering abusers to lash out against people around them. At the same time, social distancing measures to stop the spread of the virus put potential victims more squarely in harm’s way, while also cutting them off from all-important avenues of social support.
It’s very possible that someone in your life is experiencing domestic violence: a relative, friend, neighbour or colleague. Some symptoms could be unexplained injuries, unusual emotional displays or social behaviour (such as avoiding others), sudden financial trouble or change in work performance.
If you suspect that someone is going through violence at home, watch this video for some simple steps you can take to help her or him.
For more support, call AWARE’s Women’s Helpline at 1800 777 5555 (Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm). If you cannot call, but would like to schedule an online chat with us, you may do so here.
Animation by Maryam Binte Muhamad Hamim.
Voiceover by Julie Wee.
Funded in part by Temasek Trust’s oscar@sg fund.
