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As the COVID-19 pandemic forced everyone to stay indoors and isolate, domestic violence cases are rising worldwide.

The pandemic has caused many stressors that lead to rising domestic violence cases. Families are forced to stay home. Victims can\u2019t leave their abusers and are forced to spend their time with them in quarantine. The threat of COVID-19 has restrained victims from seeing and spending time with their extended families and friends outside their own homes. The pandemic\u2019s economic impact also creates more financial challenges on people.

\u201cPeople were not going to be able to make telephone calls because their abuser is going to be standing right next to them,\u201d said Nanci Kreidman, CEO of Hawaii\u2019s Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC). \u201cWhen you are a prisoner of your abuser and following a stay at home directive, you are going to be in real danger.\u201d

According to Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, the number of domestic violence cases are more likely to grow as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

October is domestic violence awareness month. The Hawaii Department of Human Services has set up a text helpline to better provide support, risk assessment, safety planning, resources and referrals to DVAC\u2019s legal services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are experiencing any violence at home, you can text (605) 956-5680<\/a> to chat with a specialist from Monday to Friday from 8AM to 5PM. You can also speak with a specialist over the phone via the helpline (808) 531-3771<\/a> or toll-free at (800) 690-6200<\/a>.

Here are more hotlines to better serve domestic violence victims:

National Domestic Violence Hotline<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available 24\/7 1-800-799-7233<\/a>, 1-800-787-3224<\/a>
Video calls for deaf callers: 1-855-812-1001<\/a> (Monday to Friday, 9AM-5PM PST)

Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Oahu: (808) 841-0822<\/a>
West Hawaii: (808) 322-7233<\/a>
East Hawaii: (808) 959-8864<\/a>

Domestic Violence Action Center
Oahu\u2019s PACT 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: (808) 526-2200<\/a>
Maui\u2019s Helping Women 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: (808) 579-9581<\/a>
Kauai\u2019s Domestic Violence 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: (808) 245-6362<\/a>
Kauai\u2019s Sexual Assault 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: (808) 245-2144<\/a>
Molokai\u2019s Community Service Council 24-Hour Hotline: (808) 567-6888<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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