Police see rise in domestic violence calls amid coronavirus
Reports of domestic violence increased in March in many cities around the country as the coronavirus pandemic spread, according to law enforcement officials — raising concerns about families’ safety as they isolate at home. Of the 22 law enforcement agencies across the United States that responded to NBC News’ request for data on domestic violence calls, 18 departments said they had seen a rise in March.
“The financial stress alone creates a ticking time bomb for some families with a history of domestic violence,” said the sheriff of Cherokee County, South Carolina, which saw a 35 percent increase in cases in March compared to February.
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