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Domestic violence an increasing concern in Philadelphia area because of COVID-19, study suggests

University of Pennsylvania researchers found that stay-at-home orders were associated with a gradual increase in calls to domestic violence hotlines.

Lutheran Settlement House is a non-profit, community based organization that offers domestic violence support services to Philadelphia families.
Lutheran Settlement House is a non-profit, community based organization that offers domestic violence support services to Philadelphia families.Read moreTYGER WILLIAMS / Staff Photographer