Introduction
Pregnancy is one of the few times in a person’s life when they are in regular contact with the health care system. For someone experiencing violence at home, that appointment may be the only safe space they have — or the only chance someone has to ask if they are okay.
Why IPV Education, Screening, and Response Matters
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a significant and preventable public health issue affecting individuals and families across California. It is not only a social issue — it is a critical health issue with measurable impacts on clinical outcomes, care engagement, and health equity. [endnote text= “
Steele-Baser M, Brown AL, D’Angelo DV, et al. Intimate Partner Violence and Pregnancy and Infant Health Outcomes — Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, Nine U.S. Jurisdictions, 2016–2022. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2024;73:1093–1098. DOI:”]
1 in 3
women experience IPV during their lifetime (national data). Rates are significantly higher among individuals facing economic instability, housing insecurity, disability, or behavioral health conditions.
1 in 6
men experience IPV during their lifetime. IPV disproportionately affects communities of color and communities experiencing systemic inequities.
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