Online Guidance for Domestic Violence Survivors and Service Providers: A COVID-19 Content Analysis

Violence Against Women. 2023 Mar;29(3-4):671-685. doi: 10.1177/10778012221092469. Epub 2022 Jul 7.

Abstract

To assess COVID-19 information and services available to domestic violence service providers, survivors, and racially and culturally specific communities in the U.S., a content analysis of 80 national and state/territorial coalition websites was performed in June 2020. COVID-19 information was available on 84% of websites. National organizations provided more information for survivors related to safety and mental health and for racially and culturally specific communities. State/territorial coalitions provided more information for providers on COVID-19 and general disaster preparedness. COVID-19 and social distancing measures implemented to control it diminished help-seeking in unique ways. Greater online access to information and resources may be needed to address changing needs of survivors during disasters and emergencies.

Keywords: COVID-19; content analysis; disaster; domestic violence; pandemic.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Disasters*
  • Domestic Violence*
  • Humans
  • Organizations
  • Survivors