Lessons for Resilience
Consider strategies to tackle spikes in gender based violence
Topic:
Communities
Keywords:
Public protection
Vulnerable people
Vulnerable people
Content:
Local government should identify strategies to tackle spikes in gender based violence as a result of isolation, social distancing and quarantine measures. They should consider requirements for increased social and legal support for elongated/reoccurring lockdowns, and holistic partnerships with the voluntary sector to support and protect those at risk and educate both men and women.
References: Professor from the International Center for Collaborative Research on Disaster Risk Reduction; Hospital Executive; Chief Resilience Officer; UK Local Resilience Forum
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