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Domestic violence advocates stress help available as survivors face increased risk during coronavirus [The Advocate]

Caitlin LaVine 6/3/209:12 AM

By Katie Gagliano, Staff Writer, The Advocate - April 8, 2020

Advocates for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence and child abuse are raising the alarm in Acadiana communities that the coronavirus pandemic may put survivors at greater risk while home with their abusers for extended periods — and that help is available, virus or no virus.

When Gov. John Bel Edwards announced a state stay-at-home order March 23, Faith House of Acadiana executive director Billi Lacombe said she immediately feared abusers would capitalize on the opportunity to exert control over their victims. While the order was a needed step to protect communities and lessen the spread of the virus, it has the unintended consequence of isolating victims.

“Not every home is a safe home,” Lacombe said.

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