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 more here.]

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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