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Domestic violence rises during pandemic – Fort Frances Times

ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com The COVID-19 pandemic not only saw the businesses closures and mental health challenges; it also saw a rise in domestic violence. Due to lockdown restrictions, many victim services have had to modify how they help victims because physical locations had to close, forcing staff to work from home. According to Statistics Canada, victim services commonly include counselling and crisis services, protection services as well as court preparation and accompaniment and other assistance to navigate the criminal justice system. Peggy Loyie, program manager of the Rainy River District Victim Services Program, said they have seen an increase in different types of violence.

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