Studies show that intimate partner violence (IPV), also known as domestic violence, victims often experience abuse or violence on or around major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, and even Super Bowl Sunday. There are many reasons for elevated abuse, including stress and increased usage of alcohol or drugs. The most significant and simple contributor to increased domestic violence reports is prolonged indoor living situations where victims face their abusers. One of the more recent examples, not relating to holidays, includes the COVID-19 pandemic, which spotlights the IPV health crises. Reports of domestic violence spiked in many countries around the world during the pandemic. According to a study published in the Radiology journal, five victims of severe abuse were identified […]