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More children than women in shelters

For the first time, children make up the majority of victims accommodated in shelters due to domestic violence.

More children than women in shelters
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Recently, it was reported that more children than women are being accommodated in shelters, highlighting a shift in the dynamics of domestic violence victims. This situation marks the first time that children constitute the largest share of sheltered victims, as indicated by various sources.

Moreover, the increase in the number of children in shelters raises questions about the protection and resources available to support these young victims. Previously, women were predominantly the ones seeking shelter, but now statistics show a reversal of this trend.

This new reality demands an appropriate response from authorities and social services to ensure the safety and well-being of both children and women in situations of violence.