CONSEQUENCES OF THE UNNECESSARY LOCK DOWN : Montgomery County DA’s Office sees 35 percent increase in domestic violence cases during coronavirus isolation

Domestic violence cases in Montgomery County have spiked 35 percent this month compared to the same period last year, possibly due to isolation during the coronavirus outbreak, according to the District Attorney’s Office. “This rise may be due to increased isolation, stress and more access to victims by perpetrators caused by the COVID-19 virus fallout. As social distancing guidelines continue to further isolate victims from resources available to them, those victims are at an increased risk for abuse,” a statement from the DA’s Office read. The Office “will continue to aggressively prosecute violent offenders, particularly those who prey upon […]

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