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Mother Charged with Coercive Control of Daughter in Case of ‘Honour-Based Abuse’
A mother has been charged with coercive control over her 18-year-old daughter in a disturbing case of alleged "honour-based abuse." Yasmin Shinwary, 42, is...
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Paul Forsyth Jailed After Imposing ‘Bizarre Rules’ on Partner
Paul Forsyth, 39, has been sentenced to three years in prison by Teesside Crown Court for imposing a "bizarre" set of rules on his...
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Sharp Rise in Tracking Device Misuse: 1 in 4 Users Linked to Domestic Violence
The use of tracking devices has seen a significant increase in New South Wales, but a disturbing trend has emerged. According to a recent...
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Fury in Ireland as Soldier Avoids Jail After Beating Woman Unconscious
Ireland is in uproar following the suspended sentence handed to Cathal Crotty, a 22-year-old soldier in the Irish Defence Forces, after he beat a...
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Alarming Increase in Domestic Abuse Reports in Ireland
Women’s Aid has reported an unprecedented number of domestic abuse disclosures in 2023, marking the highest figures in the charity’s 50-year history. The annual...
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Suicide Threats as a Weapon of Coercive Control
Research indicates that suicide threats are frequently employed as a method of coercive control in abusive relationships. This tactic, used to manipulate victims, presents...
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MPs in Canada Vote to Criminalize Coercive Control in Landmark Decision
In a historic move, Members of Parliament have unanimously voted to criminalize coercive control in Canada. Coercive control is a pattern of behavior associated...
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Legal Assistance for Domestic Abuse Victims: The Hidden Crisis
Family violence perpetrators are dragging out lengthy, expensive, and traumatic court processes, leaving many women to reach unfair agreements. In Australia, the lack of...