Family justice experts from Northumbria University are calling for changes to the support given by government to victims of gender-based violence, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The ability of gender-based violence victims to access support services during the Covid-19 lockdown has not been accurately portrayed in the media, with potentially damaging consequences, according to new research.
79% admit mental health affected negatively as a new survey of 2333 LGBTQ+ people finds big shifts in LGBTQ+ people experiencing depression, anxiety and loneliness due to lockdown.
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