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Harrowing Domestic Violence PSA Reminds Us Abuse Is Still Happening Behind Closed Doors

Film urges vigilance as incidents of domestic violence surge in lockdown

Image shows a man washing his hands — Domestic violence campaign by MRM McCann highlights that victims are stuck at home with abusers.MRM McCann/No More

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Being cooped up at home is tough. But for victims of domestic abuse trapped at home with an abuser, home can also be a terrifying, dangerous place of violence.

This is the message from domestic abuse charity the No More Foundation by MRM McCann in a new PSA ad.

The spot, running in the U.S. and U.K., shows a man washing his hands before panning onto the background, where the legs of a woman on the floor come into view.

“There’s an epidemic you can’t wash your hands of,” the text reads.