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31 May 2020

‘COVID-19 lockdown could increase risk of child abuse’, says QF expert

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‘COVID-19 lockdown could increase risk of child abuse’, says QF expert

The restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have reduced children’s opportunities for interaction – and raised the potential for abuse.

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Doctor who oversees Sidra Medicine’s Child Advocacy Program says boredom and frustration within households can lead to new cases of abuse

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