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Reproductive Coercion – exerting power and control in intimate choices

Soon after coming to MSP for help, Jane was surprised to learn that she was in the earliest stages of pregnancy. She had diligently taken birth control pills to avoid pregnancy in part because she endured physical and psychological abuse at the hands of her boyfriend. But Jane was further shocked…

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, our CEO, Karen Cheeks-Lomax shared some thoughts on women’s roles in the workplace and around the world. Karen has led the agency as CEO since 2006, creating a safe, creative and supportive workspace for all of us here at MSP. This week, we sat down with her and asked about her personal role models, female empowerment and advice for young women.