Lethality Risk Factors Animated Series: Pregnancy Abuse and Reproductive Coercion

Pregnancy abuse and reproductive coercion pose as lethality risk factors for intimate partner homicide as they indicate a heightened level of control and manipulation within an abusive relationship, escalating the potential for lethal violence. The interference with a partner’s reproductive autonomy during pregnancy contributes to an environment of increased danger and power imbalance, elevating the overall risk of intimate partner homicide. This animated video is a shortened version of the webinar from the DV RISC Lethality Risk Factors Series,  and highlights why pregnancy abuse & reproductive coercion  is a lethality risk factor, how it’s identified in specific IPV risk assessments, and practical steps that can be taken once it is flagged.