EPISODE · Mar 8, 2022 · 36 MIN
Controlling My Birth Control
from File on 4 Investigates · host BBC Radio 4
Reproductive coercion: a form of abuse you've probably never heard of.From deliberately sabotaging contraceptives to forcing someone to have an abortion, it is used to gain power and control - and can have devastating consequences.But with links to domestic violence and even homicide, is enough being done to spot the signs?Rachel Stonehouse investigates.Producer: Alys Harte Editor: Maggie LathamDetails of organisations that can provide help and support are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline including: Domestic abuse https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3FQFSnx6SZWsQn3TJYYlFNy/information-and-support-domestic-abuseSexual abuse and Violence https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/22VVM5LPrf3pjYdKqctmMXn/information-and-support-sexual-abuse-and-violenceEmotional distress https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4WLs5NlwrySXJR2n8Snszdg/information-and-support-suicide-emotional-distress
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Reproductive coercion: a form of abuse you've probably never heard of.From deliberately sabotaging contraceptives to forcing someone to have an abortion, it is used to gain power and control - and can have devastating consequences.But with links to domestic violence and even homicide, is enough being done to spot the signs?Rachel Stonehouse investigates.Producer: Alys Harte Editor: Maggie LathamDetails of organisations that can provide help and support are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline including: Domestic abuse https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3FQFSnx6SZWsQn3TJYYlFNy/information-and-support-domestic-abuseSexual abuse and Violence https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/22VVM5LPrf3pjYdKqctmMXn/information-and-support-sexual-abuse-and-violenceEmotional distress https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4WLs5NlwrySXJR2n8Snszdg/information-and-support-suicide-emotional-distress
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