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For some, it may be the most dangerous place to be.
You deserve safety, solidarity and support.
You are not alone. Reach out to svinfo@wlu.ca for support, safety planning and resources.
There are so many urgent call-outs for folks to ‘stay at home’, but we understand that home is not always a safe place. We know students are experiencing an increased risk of domestic and gender-based violence under the Covid-19 pandemic. The restrictions in place have decreased individuals’ access to supports and increased their exposure to ongoing violence. We are aware that there are countless reports of a huge surge in domestic violence cases worldwide. This growth is not surprising as stress, fear, feelings of loss of control and financial strain are heavily linked to abusive behaviours in the home.
These restrictions increase the risk for:
We also recognize that some students struggling with recent experiences of sexual violence have returned home and feel unable to share these experiences with members of their household. Please reach out to us for support via email, phone or video.
You are not alone. We believe you. We are here to help.
If you, or someone you know, needs help and wants to access resources within the University they can reach out to svinfo@wlu.ca.
If home isn’t safe for you:
*Stat from Canada’s Women Foundation’s Fact Sheet Moving Women Out of Violence