In the current context of childcare and school closures and the suspension of activities outside the family household, the social environment of children is changing rapidly and generates concerns about their safety. The literature also provides evidence that points to an increase risk of violence during periods of crisis. Under normal circumstances, a large proportion of children in Québec are affected by violence and maltreatment. For example, in 2018, many children experienced repeated psychological abuse and violent parental behaviour. Currently, the environments that act as safety nets to detect and report cases of violence and maltreatment toward children are inaccessible. To date, few data are available to quantify the problem in Québec since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, experts anticipate an increase in violence against children that may persist after the crisis. It has been observed that changes in routine can have disruptive effects within families and lead to undesirable behaviours among children. This situation, combined with parental anxiety, increases the likelihood of excessive or aggressive parental response. Isolation, financial insecurity, the psychological consequences of lockdowns (increased parental stress, anger), pressure to meet professional deadlines, and risky coping strategies, such as substance use, are all risk factors for the onset or increase of family violence.