<p>COVID-19 has paralyzed the world over the last few months.With a total of 42,533 confirmed cases and 1,373 deaths as of the 4th of May 2020 (Ministry of Health &amp; Family Welfare, 2020) India is currently one of the largest countries under complete lockdown since the 24th of March.This has put many in a very vulnerable state.</p>

<p>The COVID-19 crisis is likely to bring to the surface weaknesses in the education system of developing countries, with the poorest sections of the population being disproportionately adversely affected.With the social-distancing measures having closed down public schools and the slow-down of the economy having pushed more and more households into poverty, children may be relied upon more for work to guarantee the survival of the household in the short-run.</p>

<p>Does the COVID-19 stay-at-home order increase domestic violence? The significant decline in household income combined with prolonged confinement with the potential assailant may increase household conflict.Despite these plausible reasons for an increase in household violence, economic theory predicts that domestic violence depends on the income distribution within the household.To test these effects empirically, we estimate the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on domestic violence using two different data sources in Mexico City.First, we utilize call-center data from a domestic violence hotline (Línea Mujeres), and, then, we corroborate the call-center findings using official police reports.</p>