I’m the first to point out that reported child abuse to hotlines would naturally go up as other reporting methods are taken away by the lockdown.
However, these cases seem to be getting worse. ERs are reporting an increase in severe abuse injuries and it only takes a little work on the part of one’s mind and heart to realize that children are being trapped with their abusers.
How are we going to look back at the lockdown? Increased sexual and physical and mental abuse, alcohol consumption, depression and suicide…
Jesus told us to love our neighbors. This doesn’t look like we’re following through.
https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/04/28/847251985/child-sexual-abuse-reports-are-on-the-rise-amid-lockdown-orders
God bless and thank you for reading,
Jason