Fund more advertising for helplines for children and domestic violence victims

We are being told to stay home for safety during the pandemic. However, this may not be the case for those trapped in homes with people who use violence and abuse. For some people, home is not a safe place to be, so being confined to the house can increase incidents of domestic violence. We know a heightened state of anxiety and stress is likely to make this a more dangerous time for women and children.

We need to be aware of how this may impact victims of domestic violence/children in the home. Without the escape of work/school, or having a friend/teacher to confide in and ask for help without being over heard by an abuser, regular adverts shown on the tv with text numbers and helplines can make a huge difference to them.