"The Impact of Abortion Restrictions on Violence Against Women"

In 2019, Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai'i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky challenged an Alaska statute that limited who could provide abortion care in the state (the advanced practice clinician ban or APC ban). Dr. Johnson served as an expert witness on the case, providing insight on the impact of the APC ban on survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV), particularly in rural Alaska. 

Come learn about the relationship between IPV and abortion access through Dr. Johnson's review of her testimony in this case.

🚫What: “The Impact of Abortion Restriction on Violence Against Women” WGSS meeting featuring guest speaker Ingrid Johnson

📅Date: Wednesday, November 5th, 2025

⏰Time: 3:30-5:00pm

📍Location: Gruening 503H

💻Zoom Option: https://alaska.zoom.us/j/82753145765?pwd=FhxvVcdlF5UM94LB219nVOeKGZVk8y.1

🌟 About Dr. Ingrid Johnson:

Dr. Ingrid Johnson is a criminologist and victimologist who specializes in gender-based violence and help-seeking behavior amongst crime victims.

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