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Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre launches 24-hour crisis support text line
COVID-19 outbreak. Crisis contacts up 40% says executive director of Sexual Assault Centre Kingston Those working in the crisis centre say it’s possible the uptick in calls could be a side-effect caused by the self-isolation and physical-distancing measures put in place to try and stop the spread of COVID-19.Survivors may be experiencing an increase in violence, financial worries or food insecurity, according to the centre.