A Qualitative Study of the Impact of Police Violence on Black Birthing People

Key Points

• This research aims to explore how police violence impacts Black birthing individuals and their parenting approaches.
• Conducted qualitative interviews with Black birthing people
• Analyzed responses regarding experiences with police violence
• Explored feelings about accountability and protection for themselves and their children
• Participants reported increased stress due to fear of police violence
• Many expressed a strong desire for greater accountability in policing
• Findings indicate that police violence significantly affects personal and parenting behaviors

Abstract