This extraordinary time clearly has added an additional layer of complexity for survivors seeking safety.
The lockdown has also thrown a spanner in the works for how the legal system will deal with cases. Solicitor Fran Hipperson says legal applications are likely to be dealt with over the phone or on Skype rather than in court. There are court orders that can be made to help you if you’re living with an abusive partner within the same household such as specifics around when each person can use shared areas like the kitchen or restricting access to certain rooms.
But for people like Charlotte Kneer, there is no substitute for face to face contact. She says services have already been decimated by government cuts. “What worries me is that we’re not going to see the full impact of this now. I am angry that so many services have closed. The reality is that when we need these services, they are not going to be available.”
If you are in a situation where violence escalates try to stay away from sharp objects and as close to an exit as possible. It is a good idea to ask family or friends to check in on you regularly. This can be done via a text or social media.
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