Apr 21, 2020
Crime, the Courts, and Covid-19 | 16
In this episode, Global News crime reporter Nancy Hixt, turns to the experts including police, judges and lawyers, to answer your questions about crime, the courts and COVID-19 -- and what it all means for your safety.
The novel coronavirus has affected all of us.
Many have lost loved ones, businesses have closed, thousands have lost their jobs.
People are asked to stay home wherever possible, to self-isolate and to maintain social distancing.
With that, there are added strains on many relationships.
Advocacy groups are seeing increased rates of domestic and sexual violence -- in some areas, the number of reported incidents has tripled.
Others, can’t avoid going out -- including essential service providers like doctors, nurses and hospital staff.
That also includes those working to maintain public safety during a time of heightened anxiety.
Police are experiencing new challenges and are noticing a change in the types of crimes they’re being asked to investigate.
With more people…