Staying home is the right way to slow the spread of COVID-19, but for survivors
and current victims of domestic violence, home is not always the safes
Staying home is the right way to slow the spread of COVID-19, but for
survivors and current victims of domestic violence, home is not always the
safest place to be – especially as stress and financial difficulties mount and
workers are losing their jobs.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline warns that abusers may use emergencies
like COVID-19 to threaten their partners in ways such as withholding necessary
items like hand sanitizer or disinfectants, or stating misinformation about the
illness or community restrictions to prevent them from seeking medical
attention. [Read morehere <[link removed]>.]

Some Texas hospitals are also reporting a spike in suspected cases of child
abuse, and the FBI has warned that child sexual abuse likely won't be reported
until the COVID-19 pandemic dies down and students return to school. This is
all incredibly disturbing.

I’m writing today to ask you to help me spread an important message: 
 
Please post this on your social media – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.
Last week, I joined a teleconference with the Texas Council on Family Violence
and Texas Association Against Sexual Assault. Leaders are gravely concerned and
emphasized the need for us to remain connected as a society.While we may be
socially distanced, no one should feel isolated.

I’m proud that the CARES Act I recently voted for included $45 million for
the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, with a match waiver; plus $2
million for the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Additionally, this bill
increased unemployment benefits; provided stimulus checks for individuals and
families; and added more SNAP, Child Nutrition program, and Emergency food
assistance program appropriations which, altogether, should provide relief to
struggling households.

This is a challenging time for so many, but its especially difficult for
those who are being threatened and abused in their homes.

Thank you for doing whatever you can – whether that’s donating to your local
domestic violence center or raising awareness about this issue and share
information for victims to get help. We’re in this together. Let’s be sure to
take care of one another.
- John Cornyn









 


 
 

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