Intimate Partner Violence and Child Abuse Considerations During COVID-19

Intimate Partner Violence and Child Abuse Considerations During COVID-19

Intimate Partner Violence and Child Abuse Considerations During COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Americans are required to stay home to protect themselves and their communities. However, the home may not be safe for many families who experience domestic violence, which may include both intimate partners and children. Violence in the home has an overall cost to society, leading to potentially adverse physical and mental health outcomes. To help families and communities address intimate partner violence and child abuse health concerns, see SAMHSA’s Intimate Partner Violence and Child Abuse Considerations During COVID-19 resource document.

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