Intimate partner violence is recognised as a form of gender-based violence and disproportionately affects women and girls globally with health consequences for women’s health across the life course. African, Caribbean, and Black women in Canada experience high rates of intimate partner violence, yet racialised data collection practices and systemic barriers hinder understanding and support for these communities.

Black feminist thought theory highlights the importance of centering the voices and experiences of Black women, revealing how stereotypes and systemic racism affect their access to support services and willingness to disclose experiences of intimate partner violence. These stereotypes, such as the ‘jezebel’ or ‘matriarch’ perpetuate victim blaming and hinder help-seeking behaviours. Despite turning to family and religion for support, African, Caribbean, and Black women often face cultural and institutional barriers when seeking assistance, leading to feelings of isolation and unacceptance. Culturally aware interventions, integrating Afrocentric perspectives, offer potential to bridge the gap between African, Caribbean, and Black women's needs and the care they receive. However, the potential benefits of Afrocentricity in addressing experiences of intimate partner violence among African, Caribbean, and Black women remain largely unexplored within existing research and practice efforts.