The impacts of COVID-19 and measures to address it have changed the day-to-day world of children and their families living in Canada. For many children, the result has been increased quality time with parents and siblings. However, some children staying home face increased exposure to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), along with co-occurring child abuse, sibling violence, and other adversities (e.g. exacerbation of parental mental health challenges and substance use).

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