COVID-19 and Safety Risks Young Women

COVID-19 and Safety Risks Young Women From speaking with a number of young females since the “social isolation” restrictions it has become apparent that a number of mental health concerns are taking place in relation to the heightened risk of violence in the home and the changes of access from essential protection services and social networks. [...] Before the pandemic surfaced, a survivor could flee a violent situation by staying with a family member, going to a shelter, or filing a protective order with the police. [...] Research shows that increased stress levels among parents due to financial strain, the extra burden of having their children at home, and the inability to deal with their child's signs and symptoms of mental health problem are significant predictors of physical abuse, verbal abuse, and neglect of children and/or youth. [...] In addition, all schools are virtual, thus teachers and school counselors are unable to witness the signs of abuse and report to the proper authorities. [...] • Develop a code word with friends or family if you are in danger and need to get out quick.