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An Online Resource Library on Gender-Based Violence.

Reproductive Justice and Domestic and Sexual Violence

The reproductive justice framework has a lot to offer movements that are working for a just and violence free society. The materials below specifically highlight the connections between reproductive oppression and domestic and sexual violence, and demonstrate that the work towards advancing reproductive justice and the work to eliminate violence against women are intricately interconnected. Resources below are divided into categories including Facts for Advocates, Reproductive Coercion (a form of domestic and sexual violence where behavior concerning reproductive health and choices is used to maintain power, control, and domination within a relationship), and Violence During Pregnancy. More information on the linkages between domestic and sexual violence and health can be found in the Special Collection: Domestic Violence and Health Care and NSVRC’s Healthcare Initiative Collection.

Facts for Advocates

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Reproductive Justice

This issue of “Connections,” a biannual publication of the Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs, responds to the question of why reproductive justice is important for domestic violence and sexual assault advocates.

Male Reproductive Control of Women Who Have Experienced Intimate Partner Violence in the United States

Abstract: "Women who have experienced intimate partner violence are consistently found to have poor sexual and reproductive health when compared to non-abused women, but the mechanisms through which such associations occur are inadequately defined (Coker, 2007). Through face-to-face, semi-structured in-depth interviews, we gathered full reproductive histories of 71 women aged 18-49 with a history of IPV recruited from a family planning clinic, an abortion clinic and a domestic violence shelter in the United States.

Reproductive Coercion

Intimate Partner Violence and Reproductive Coercion

This fact sheet explores the problem of intimate partner violence (IPV), illustrates the magnitude of the problem, presents the reproductive health effects associated with it, and describes what can be done to prevent IPV.
Violence During Pregnancy

Violence During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period

This Applied Research paper provides research findings concerning violence against pregnant and postpartum women, discusses some of the strengths and limitations of these studies, and concludes with comments concerning the implications of this work for practice and research.

Intimate Partner Violence During Pregnancy

This information sheet examines the prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy, its prevalence globally, its health consequences, whether pregnancy is a trigger for IPV, interventions, and policy and research implications.