Artificial intelligence in intimate partner violence risk pathways: a PRISMA-ScR review of femicide prevention and medico-legal accountability - Summary - MDSpire

Artificial intelligence in intimate partner violence risk pathways: a PRISMA-ScR review of femicide prevention and medico-legal accountability

  • By

  • Paolo Bailo

  • Giulio Nittari

  • Tommaso Spasari

  • Filippo Gibelli

  • Giovanna Ricci

  • June 23, 2026

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Objective:

To examine the role of AI in identifying, recording, conveying, and responding to indicators of escalation in intimate partner violence (IPV) and femicide prevention across various institutional contexts.

Approach:
    Key Findings:
    • 4,099 entries were identified; 125 publications were included in the evidence map.
    • AI techniques were primarily used for detection, classification, record linkage, risk stratification, and decision support across various institutional contexts.
    • The literature showed limited representation of femicide, lethality, and severe escalation topics.
    • Few studies investigated implementation, human oversight, and ethical considerations such as privacy and fairness.
    Interpretation:

    AI may assist in recognizing and coordinating risk indicators but cannot replace human judgment or survivor-focused practices.

    Limitations:
    • The review highlighted a lack of comprehensive studies on the implementation of AI in IPV contexts, particularly regarding ethical concerns such as privacy and fairness.
    Conclusion:

    AI should be viewed as a supportive tool within human-driven frameworks for risk recognition rather than a standalone solution.

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