1/4 Research suggests that increased alcohol consumption leads to a higher likelihood of Domestic violence #DV.
Alcohol sale was declared an essential service in much of Canada during the covid-19 lockdown.
During this time 25% of Canadians reported drinking more alcohol at home

2/4 In 1994 -a man charged for sexually assaulting a disabled woman was acquitted-his defence alcohol intoxication.
Despite changes in the law - Ontario's Court of Appeal ruled that the accused of sexual assault can extreme intoxication in their defence -June 3, 2020 #GBV

3/4 When courts refuse to convict those who violently attack - after willingly and knowingly intoxicating themselves, violence is very likely to rise—especially when alcohol is deemed a necessity during a stressful pandemic. #GBV #DV

4/4 Yes, there is a rise in Domestic Violence during Covid-19, but it's not new so, the big question is why have we allowed it to continue in Canada?
Read more in our blog post
https://womenshealthresearch.ubc.ca/violence-against-women-escalates-we-flatten-curve-covid-19-pandemic
#DV #GBV #epitwitter #IPV @Kmason10 @ubcVSE @btsadv #DomesticAbuse