Mass General Brigham AI Predicts Domestic Abuse Risk Four Years Before Clinical Disclosure Using Medical Records

New Mass General Brigham AI identifies domestic abuse risk factors in medical records four years before patients seek help, enabling earlier clinical intervention.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 14, 2026, 5:30 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Mass General Brigham

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Mass General Brigham AI Predicts Domestic Abuse Risk Four Years Before Clinical Disclosure Using Medical Records

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Researchers at Mass General Brigham have successfully validated machine learning models capable of identifying individuals at risk of intimate partner violence through electronic health data analysis. The study demonstrates that these AI tools can flag potential abuse victims with high accuracy nearly four years before they typically seek professional intervention.

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Proactive Identification Through Clinical Data Analysis

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