Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a major public health problem globally. Nations and continents have come together to find a lasting solution to the problem of IPV through formulation of policies or legal framework in the bid to reduce if not totally eradicate its impact on women of child-bearing age in our society. this study aimed at examining the impact of the existing legal framework in the prevention/reduction of IPV. : The study adopted a qualitative study design. The respondents were sampled using total enumeration sampling technique, out of which 15 key informants of IPV laws in Ekiti State were interviewed at saturation, comprising: Police officers 40%, Lawyers 40% and Social workers 20%. Ten (10) semi-structured interview guides was used and data collected were analyzed thematically based on the themes explored from the interview. The mean age of the key informants is 48years and the mean year of experience is 15years. All the respondents (100%) claim there are laws and the awareness by citizens is optimal. About 66% of the respondents also confirmed that the law could not be enforced as appropriate because of societal ideologies and lack of reporting by the women. women empowerment, societal enlightenment on the need to report intimate partner violence to the appropriate quarters for necessary action, adolescents’ formal and informal education on women dignity and gender equity, recognition of roles of key informants in the society, as well as employment of whistle blowers for the purpose of reporting are therefore recommended to prevent IPV in our society.
Keywords: Intimate partner, women of child-bearing age, violence, key informants, law