The number of domestic disputes is on the rise with stay-at-home orders still in place.
But, advocacy groups want you to know, they're still here to help.
"that abuser isn't going to work they're not going to the gym.
They're not really leaving the house because of the stay at home order."
The pandemic is causing concern for more than just health care workers... some advocacy groups fear an increase in domestic abuse cases... as the stay a home order continues.
News 10's sarah lehman is live in our newsroom.
She has details on why we're hearing more domestic disputes and what "you" can do to help.
Just sitting here in the newsroom -- listening to the police scanner.
We've noticed more domestic dispute callouts recently.
That's in part because of the covid-19 pandemic.
It's -- unfortunately -- not something new... "seeing an increase in domestic calls..."
Domestic violence happens everyday.
But -- right now we are seeing an increase in domestic abuse.
"you're now at home with an individual that maybe you weren't spending a lot of time with tension is rising /// that window to maybe go to work or go to the gym or go hang out with friends isn't available anymore.
So now you're confined to this space 24/7 7 days a week.
And things can get kind of tense.
Little arguments can explode and things can get out of hand really really fast."
Bronze bostick works with the terre haute council on domestic abuse.
Or coda.
She says they are seeing more people try to reach out to them during this time.
"we have seen an increase of people trying to communicate with us but it's been through other avenues since they can't really communicate with us one on one cause they're in the house with the abuser that's listening in on those conversations."
Bostick says there are ways you can help!
"kind of pay attention to different patterns of behavior that are changing and just maybe just say i'm here i'm available if you need to talk to so they know they have somebody -- an advocate on their side cause that's all they need is somebody on their side that they can trust that they feel comfortable to go to you with those problems."
If you or someone you know needs help -- there are multiple ways you can get it.
Coda is open 24/7 7 days a week.
You can call -- text -- or message them on their website or facebook.
The number to text is there on your screen 812-974-07-78 we'll have more on our website w-t-h-i-t-v dot com.
Reporting live in the newsroom sarah lehman news 10 back to you.
During this pandemic, many have compared pandemic, many during this to you.
Shelters and police departments are seeing a rise in domestic violence calls due to victims being quarantined with their abusers.
Domestic abuse on the rise as stay-at-home orders go into place