Background & Aims: The coronavirus pandemic has forced many countries to take specific plans to reduce or control the transmission of the disease, which has led to negative psychological consequences, including an increase in domestic violence. The purpose of this study is to provide insights into how the problem of domestic violence in the corona pandemic is placed on the policy agenda. Materials & Methods: The present study is a perspective one in which based on Kingdon's agenda setting model, the process of domestic violence agenda setting identified in the Corona period and three streams of problem, policy (problem solution) and political (political will) explained. Results: In the context of the problem stream following the spread of coronavirus, the trend towards domestic violence due to social constraints, staying at home, poverty, increasing economic problems and increasing substance abuse has increased significantly and is now emerging on a global scale. Accordingly, domestic violence is a problem of global public health priority due to its prevalence and physical, psychological and mortality complications. Regarding the policy stram, the most important analyzes and possible solutions to this problem can be done in the form of setting up guidelines and support systems, active incentives and messaging, using community participation, defining and redefining safe havens, and preparing a single protocol. Also, due to the fact that domestic violence is a social problem with medical, psychological, and legal dimensions, it is necessary for trustees to 1- use more sensitive screening methods to counseling centers, health centers, comprehensive training and sensitization-based health care providers, counselors, and the first line of the health care system, 2- create more response lines and contact numbers to provide support to these women, 3- evaluate and visit helplines, counselors, welfare shelters and day care staff to help victims of violence, and 4- consuder that using the social media should increase the risk of domestic violence during Covid disease while raising awareness. In the field of political stream, it is necessary for the government to pay attention to the problem of domestic violence and, with a correct understanding of the problem and its negative consequences, have the will to solve it. Therefore, at the government level, the new president must put the problem of domestic violence on the agenda with a serious determination. Conclusion: When the three currents of problem, problem-solving, and political will coexist, the policy window for addressing domestic violence in the Corona will open, and this problem will be on the agenda of policymakers. With regard to domestic violence following Covid 19, despite the existence of two streams of problem and solution to the problem, the stream of political will does not seem to be well formed.

Keywords: Agenda Setting, Kingdon, Domestic Violence, Corona Virus

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