Coercive control almost always accompanies intimate partner violence (IPV), but IPV doesn’t need to accompany coercive control to effectively gain power and dominance over an intimate partner.
It is long-standing law in Massachusetts that the best interests of a child govern custody disputes. Said another way, when parents cannot agree and the court has to make custody and parenting time ...
In May 2007, my cherished childhood friend, Shelby, was murdered by her coercively controlling, abusive, estranged husband. The heinous act was all premeditated. Weeks after she finally left him, ...
I’ve heard women describe years of psychological torture. Partners who controlled what they wore, who they spoke to, how they spent every penny. Men who monitored phones, isolated them from family and ...
Coercive control is now considered domestic violence in New Jersey, according to bill signed into law earlier this month by Gov. Phil Murphy. Courts must now consider patterns of coercive control — ...
If you’ve been online much over the last few weeks, you may have seen the words “coercive control,” “boundaries,” and “therapy speak” doing the rounds. The conversation was instigated by Jonah Hill’s ...
Technology has revolutionized our lives, offering unprecedented levels of connection, convenience and security. From social media and GPS tracking to shared calendars and home surveillance systems, ...
Laws criminalizing coercive control came into force in New South Wales (NSW), Australia on Monday. Section 54D of the NSW’s Crimes Act 1900 criminalizes coercive conduct and abusive behavior against ...
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Coercive control to be criminalised in ACT by mid-2026 as opposition says government 'dragged their heels'
The ACT is set to criminalise coercive control by the middle of 2026, making it a standalone offence. Warning: This story references domestic and family violence and coercive control. Family Violence ...
Former prosecutor Rebecca Ivanoff, cousin of murder victim Kristil Krug, discusses the dangers of stalking and coercive control, the warning signs to look for, and why making a safety plan and ...
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