What is the “shadow pandemic”? How has the COVID pandemic affected victims of domestic violence? What are some possible social supports that can aid victims in the U.S.?

COVID pandemic

Mandatory lockdowns, quarantines, and shelter-in-place orders meant to contain COVID-19 have created a shadow pandemic of domestic abuse, says physician Kemi DaSilva-Ibru. Sharing alarming statistics on the rise of gender-based violence worldwide, she describes how Nigeria quickly retrained a squadron of basic health care providers to respond to the crisis — and shares lessons other countries can adopt to keep people safe from harm.

What is the “shadow pandemic”? How has the COVID pandemic affected victims of domestic violence? What are some possible social supports that can aid victims in the U.S.? Use examples discussed in the video on how Nigeria confronted the “shadow pandemic.”