Victims of domestic violence in Queensland are being violently attacked by their partners under the new coronavirus restriction.
Although they spend more time with their attackers, going to a shelter is not an option because of fear of a fatal disease.
Before Wednesday's virtual summit, women's support services released a report saying "the brutality and severity of the attacks have increased dramatically ."
Queensland's search for home violence services on google has increased by 75% in recent weeks.
Queensland Family Prevention violence minister Defammer (Di Farmer) said :" If you are a victim of family and family violence, life is already full of incredible challenges. and with the emergence of new coronavirus, these challenges increase dramatically. "
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& quot; your ability to cry for help, your ability to escape, has been severely restricted. quot;&
The perpetrators of domestic violence are more & quot; angry & quot; than before under the conditions of the epidemic, Farmer said.
Plus, she says, alcohol consumption has increased by 70%.
& quot; Service reported to us that the cruelty and severity of the attack increased dramatically ,& quot; she said.
& quot; we know that criminals who are already violence inclined will be more angry as a possibility of economic loss because they suffer from claustrophobia.
& quot; all these things are creating a perfect storm in which the risk of victims is higher. quot;&
It is hoped that the summit will provide solutions to the problems faced by victims of domestic violence in recent months.
These include how to raise awareness of available support and how to increase their accessibility.
"(Including) some questions, such as how we get to the victims, the only chance they can call is probably the two minutes they spend behind closed doors in the toilet ," Farmer said. "
& quot; and how we promote services for socially isolated women.
"How do we provide accommodation for victims and their children and if they are to escape violence, we can not leave them, they will be hiding in hotel rooms for weeks?
"They are afraid to go to shelters and feel that they and their children may be exposed to the new coronavirus. "
If you need help in a crisis, call Lifeline 13 11 For more information about depression, please contact beyondblue, at 1300224636 or talk to your general practitioner, local health specialist or someone you trust.
Please call 1800 if you or someone you know is affected by sexual invasion crime or family violence. 737 732 or 1800 RESPECT.org.au. In case of emergency, please call 000.
