Issue No. 41 - Understanding Reproductive Coercion and Abuse in the Context of Family Violence and Family Law
September 2025
Reproductive coercion and abuse (RCA) is a form of intimate partner violence (IPV) that profoundly affects the health, autonomy, and safety of victim-survivors. RCA refers to any behaviours that interfere with a person’s reproductive autonomy, including contraceptive sabotage, pregnancy pressure, and controlling the outcome of a pregnancy. Although RCA is incredibly common in Canada and among victim-survivors of IPV, it remains under-recognized in family law and family violence sectors. This research brief provides an overview of RCA, its connection to coercive control, and implications for family violence and family law sectors.
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