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Expert Advice: Intimate Partner Violence & COVID-19

DRLA Director and Associate Professor Dr. Reggie Ferreira spoke to The Advocate about the connections between disasters and intimate partner violence. This article contextualizes research being conducted with Professor Dr. Fred Buttell within an increase in intimate violence reports in the Baton Rouge, LA area, including a specific instance in Zachary, LA.

Before reading the article, please note it does contain descriptions of violence.

Anyone affected by abuse and needing support can call a national hotline at 1-800-799-7233. If you are unable to speak safely, text LOVEIS to 22522. You are not alone.

Click here to read the article.