Supporting Children Experiencing Family Violence During the COVID-19 Pandemic: IPV and CPS Provider Perspectives

Risser, Lauren; Berger, Rachel P.; Renov, Veronica; Aboiye, Fatimah; Duplessis, Virginia; Henderson, Cynterria; Randell, Kimberly A.; Miller, Elizabeth; Ragavan, Maya I.

doi:10.1016/j.acap.2022.03.011

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“…For some, this resulted in their children being exposed to more severe violence and at an increased frequency, due to extended periods of time when they were present within the home. 14 , 22 , 23 , 44 As we attempt to re-establish ‘normality’ post the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important for services to consider an intersectional approach to support survivors to help sensitively reconstruct their support networks.…”

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“…9 While IPVA is connected to multiple and persistent episodes of behaviour, 10 there has been a surge in incidents reported through local police intelligence, voluntary and statutory agencies and calls to UK helplines 11 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The incidence and severity of reported levels of IPVA increased around the world in response to various restrictions being imposed 12,13 and work by Risser et al 14 showed overall increases in IPVA during the pandemic.…”

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“…The incidence and severity of reported levels of IPVA increased around the world in response to various restrictions being imposed 12 , 13 and work by Risser et al. 14 showed overall increases in IPVA during the pandemic.…”

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“…The combination of these factors impacted the safety of children experiencing violence within the family during the pandemic. 14 Children who have been exposed to parental IPVA are significantly more likely than non-exposed peers to experience mental health problems, 25 , 26 have lower educational attainment, 27 experience IPVA in their own relationships and experience ill health 28 all of which are aligned to constrained life chances. 28 – 30 Many of these harms are often hidden however, and the true scale of parental IPVA is unknown.…”

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Parental intimate partner violence and abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic: Learning from remote and hybrid working to influence future support

Alderson

Barrett

Addison

et al. 2022

Womens Health (Lond Engl)

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Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated intimate partner violence and abuse. Incidents of intimate partner violence and abuse have increased as a result of household tensions due to enforced coexistence (multiple national lockdowns and working from home practices), economic stress related to loss of income, the disruption of social and protective networks and the decreased access to support services. This study aimed to understand how female survivors of parental intimate partner violence and abuse have experienced the adapted multi-agency response to intimate partner violence and abuse during the pandemic and consider learning from remote and hybrid working to influence future support. Method: This study adopted a qualitative research design, utilizing semi-structured interviews and a focus group. Data collection took place between March and September 2021. In total, 17 female survivors of intimate partner violence and abuse took part in the project; we conducted the semi-structured interviews via telephone (n = 9) and conducted an online focus group (n = 8). Results: Findings identified that services for those experiencing intimate partner violence and abuse need to be innovative, flexible and adaptable and ‘reach out’ to survivors rather than waiting for survivors to ‘reach in’ and ask for support. Findings show that the digital space highlights ‘missed opportunities’ for engagement with both professionals and peers and the potential for digital poverty is a key implication, which risks entrenching existing inequalities. Conclusion: In-depth consideration needs to be given to the design, delivery and evaluation of online interventions and provision of support to improve access and acceptability of services, maximize their effectiveness and to support the safety of survivors.

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