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Item Shadow pandemic: domestic violence and child abuse during the covid-19 lockdown in India(Medip Academy, 2020-08) Ravichandran, Prabhadevi; Shah, Anuradha Kunal; Ravichandran, PrabhuFor many women and children around the world, staying at home is no longer a safety aspect during the Covid-19 pandemic. There is a surge in the number of cases of inter-personal violence and child abuse during the lockdown. The stigma and socio-cultural norms create hesitance in subjecting the family and its intimate relationships to public scrutiny. Therefore, building awareness around domestic violence is vital.