BAME women-led organisations at risk of closure due to increased demand over lockdown
The coronavirus pandemic has exploited existing inequalities for staff working to protect domestic abuse and violence victims, with Black and minority women-led organisations facing significant impacts in comparison.
Jasmine from the specialist organisation for Black and minoritised women and girls, , said: “We’ve particularly seen an increase in new referrals, seeing between a 30-40% increase in the first lockdown.” Upon continuing the lockdown into the new year, Jasmine commented this was now
Jasmine from the specialist organisation for Black and minoritised women and girls, , said: “We’ve particularly seen an increase in new referrals, seeing between a 30-40% increase in the first lockdown.” Upon continuing the lockdown into the new year, Jasmine commented this was now
