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In Great Britain there have been significantly more indications of violence and abuse in the family since the beginning of the corona crisis.
The number of calls from adults concerned about the well-being of the child has increased by 53 percent compared to the time before the pandemic, said the child protection organization NSPCC.
More than 30 emergency calls were received every day.
The organization warned that the number could continue to rise if the shutdown continues with school closings and extensive exit restrictions.
"The risk of domestic abuse has increased over the past nine months as families live under increasing pressure and behind closed doors," said NSPCC representative Anna Edmundson.
In addition, a risk to child welfare is now more common because the neighbors are working at home because of the pandemic, it said.
Above all, there are more indications of hours of argument and child screaming.
The government must take additional precautions for children in its domestic abuse bill, the NSPCC said.
If the municipalities are not obliged to use state money for child protection, the funds could flow into other projects.
The paper goes to parliamentary committees this Monday.
The NSPCC warned that people who experience domestic abuse as children often experience later learning disabilities, depression, nutritional problems, and addiction.
Abuse is also considered to be when children experience violent arguments between parents.
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