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Virginia Duplessis, MSW, Futures Without Violence
Kini-Ana Tinkham, RN, Project Connect 2.0 Mentor
Leigh Hofheimer, MA, WSCADV
- Define reproductive coercion and its impact on survivors.
- Assess for and respond to reproductive coercion.
- Partner with local health care providers to increase client access to Emergency Contraception and other reproductive health services.
Description:
Reproductive Coercion is a relatively new concept—simply defined, it is when a partner tries to get a woman pregnant against her will or control the outcome of a pregnancy. Domestic violence programs across the country have been integrating assessment for reproductive coercion during intake or within 24-hours, and offering emergency contraception to those disclosing reproductive coercion to prevent unwanted and unplanned pregnancy. For some programs, this was simple to implement, others experienced some resistance and confusion. This workshop will explore successes and barriers that these programs encountered and discuss promising practices based on their experiences. Participants will leave with tools and resources needed to implement health assessments in their advocacy programs.