How, where & when could sexual & #ReproductiveCoercion increase within contexts of #PublicHealth Emergency? This week I’m collating info for policy makers & sexual & reproductive health clinics. I’ll drop links in this #thread. Pls add or PM your links/articles/evidence/thoughts.
There are recent publications on the increasing risk of family and domestic violence. Perhaps could also draw relevant links to reproductive coercion at contexts of environmental disaster, conflict and re/colonisation. Evidence from anywhere in the world is welcome. #ReadingFest
For anyone new to the concept of reproductive coercion, check out the @MarieStopesAu White Paper called #HiddenForces, on reproductive coercion in contexts of family and domestic violence: mariestopes.org.au/advocacy-polic…
“'Higher Risk' Of Domestic Abuse During Coronavirus Self-Isolation, Warn Campaigners” by @Brogan_Driscoll at @HuffPostUK: huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/domestic…
“Domestic Violence Cases Surge During COVID-19 Epidemic” by Zhang Wanqing at @SixthTone: sixthtone.com/news/1005253/d…
“Australian Women Against Violence Alliance has warned of a possible spike in domestic violence cases if people are forced to self-isolate at home.” @finbaromallon speaking with @merrindahl at @AWAVA_women: 7news.com.au/politics/virus…
For anyone in Australia who may be experiencing abuse, violence or coercion, you can contact @1800RESPECT or find specialist or community controlled support services via their website: 1800respect.org.au/services/.
"Domestic violence service providers are concerned there could be a spike in incidents as increasing numbers of people stay home in coronavirus-induced isolation." by @lucymurray53 & @evanb_y at @SBSNews sbs.com.au/news/domestic-…
Contraceptive and abortion care is often considered to be 'elective' medicine. During this health emergency context, we must plan for and prevent a decline in access to sexual & reproductive health, rights & justice.
"...abusers who won't let partners leave the house have used the health emergency to control their partner's movements and daily activities."@bairdjulia, @abcnews featuring @_Nic_Lee & @CEOWomensSafety. abc.net.au/news/2020-03-2…
"Using Technology to Communicate With Survivors During a Public Health Crisis" is a tech safety toolkit by @WESNETAustralia. Support workers can prevent structural reproductive coercion by increasing our understanding of tech safety. techsafety.org.au/using-technolo…
"The global epidemic... is wreaking havoc on a wide array of health, economic, social & personal decisions... what may be lost in the chaos among other effects and dangers is the specific impact on sexual & reproductive health & rights." @Guttmacher. guttmacher.org/article/2020/0…
"Many of these states already depend on doctors to travel and fly in to provide abortions. Some of these doctors have other jobs that are banning them from work or personal travel during the pandemic." Dr. Diana Wu on structural reproductive coercion in the US via @Rewire_News
"Reproductive coercion prevalence is expected to increase… Stereotypes will emerge about people who experience unintended pregnancies during the pandemic & those stereotypes will lead to judgements about the pregnancy options they choose.”@mariestopesaus resources.mariestopes.org.au/SRHRinAustrali…
“....we expect abusers will use the COVID-19 pandemic as another opportunity to exert control – for example by limiting access to medical care or threatening to expose someone to the virus.” @merrindahl, @AWAVA_women on coercion. amp.whimn.com.au/talk/news/self…
“It is critical that we ensure effective screening and response for domestic violence now, while COVID-19 presents a social stressor that may exacerbate the perpetration of abuse.” @hegarty_kelsey on antenatal screening via @ANROWS. anrows.org.au/media-releases…
"The Royal Commission is very concerned about the wellbeing of people with disability living within closed residential facilities… With the decrease of oversight comes an increase in the risk of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation." @DRC_AU at disability.royalcommission.gov.au/publications/s… 
The @IntlWomen statement on Sexual and Reproductive Health During COVID-19 Crisis, key areas: domestic violence, sexual and reproductive health access, maternal health & impact on marginalised groups. iwhc.org/2020/03/sexual…
“Keeping things in order in a home during coronavirus is hard enough, but what if you have to try and keep things in order across two homes or three or four?...how are they keeping their cool when disagreements arise?” @HilaryKHarper @RadioNational Podcast abc.net.au/radionational/…
