Tele-Case Work Consultation to Woman Survivor of Domestic Violence During COVID 19 Pandemic

Tele-Case Work Consultation to Woman Survivor of Domestic Violence During COVID 19 Pandemic

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The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 have resulted in social isolation, reduced social support system, and increased domestic violence (DV) cases against women and children.The governments helen dale samson and NGOs have taken several measures to prevent DV by starting helpline, WhatsApp numbers, and counseling services during the lockdown to safeguard the women.This paper describes a case scenario of how we offered tele-case work consultation during the lockdown period due ole miss stripe out to the COVID-19 pandemic, the procedure adopted, and preventive measures followed while providing a tailor-made psychosocial intervention to a DV survivor.It also discusses the strengths and challenges while offering tele-consultation and possible steps to overcome the technological barriers to mental health professionals.