For those in abusive relationships, or who face violence in the house they’re isolating in, the coronavirus lockdown makes a home feel like a prison.
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Newsnight has learned that as domestic violence incidents have increased during the crisis there has been a fall in available places in refuges which provide help.
The charity, Women’s aid, estimates the number of available places to stay has halved during lockdown.
The government says it is protecting refuge services so survivors of domestic abuse can get the support they need – including £10 million funding to ensure victims have a place to go.
Anna Collinson reports.
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