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Over 40% rise in people contacting Women's Aid in 2020

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The number of people who contacted the domestic violence support service Women's Aid increased by over 40% last year compared to 2019.

Women reported high levels of emotional, physical, sexual and economic abuse from their partners, in some cases as a direct result of Covid-19 restrictions.

Last year, 29,717 people contacted the domestic violence support service - up 43% compared to 2019. 95% of those who contacted the 24-hour national helpline were women, 5% were men.

The majority of contacts were made through Helpline calls, 1,460 used support conversations on the Women's Aid Instant Messaging Service and there were 830 replies to emails.

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