About 85 per cent of respondents reported an onset of domestic abuse by their partner during the pandemic, said the report.
The findings from the year-long research project — which included an online survey with 95 participants and interviews with women experiencing domestic abuse and with service providers — underscore the need for more Indigenous-centred services and resources, said Indigenous and anti-violence groups.
About 67 per cent of respondents reported facing challenges in accessing services during the pandemic, with 30 per cent of this segment indicating the services they needed were shut down due to COVID-19. The top reason cited for staying in a violent home was fear of being reported to the Ministry of Children and Family Development and losing custody of their children. Other barriers included fear of retaliation by their abuser, financial reasons, and lack of safe and secure housing in the community.was launched by the B.C. Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, Battered Women’s Support Services, Union of B.C.
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