11 sep 2020

Pandemic as a cause of the increase of domestic violence

The spread of COVID-19 in Tajikistan particularly in the Sughd region, has led to an increase in the number of cases related to domestic violence. One of the reasons for the drastical increase of aggression in families is a pandemic. Thus, experience shows that burnout syndrome, aggression, and panic attack are growing among the population.
The selected topic: "Pandemic as a cause of the increase of domestic violence" was date-to-point for further discussion, which covered 60 students of the Khujand State University (KSU), Departments of Psychology and Preschool Education. It is worth to note that sophomores, juniors and seniors attended this event. The facilitators held a meeting using brainstorming approach, bringing various life instances close to the above issues. It is much favorable to see how students / future psychologists draw their aims on making their impact on preventing similar dilemmas in their communities.
Masks with the donor's logo and antiseptics were distributed to the participants of the meeting for the protective purposes from COVID-19.
This event is organized by PO "ASTI" within the framework of the project "Women's Resource Center" with the support of the OSCE Office in Dushanbe.