Saturday, January 18, 2025

In the News

Push for Manslaughter Charges When Coercive Control Leads to Suicide

Sharon Holland, a grieving mother from Southsea, England, has launched a determined campaign seeking to amend UK laws to include manslaughter charges for death...

City Council Backs Federal Bill to Combat Coercive Control in Canada

The Sault Ste. Marie City Council in Ontario has unanimously passed a motion to support Canada's coercive control Bill C-332. This federal initiative aims...

Man Jailed for Coercive Control in Kent, UK

A man from Kent in the United Kingdom has been sentenced to three years in prison after subjecting his partner to years of coercive...

AirTags and Stalking: A New Tool for Coercive Control and Abuse

The introduction of Apple AirTags has opened a Pandora’s box of privacy concerns, with the devices increasingly used in cases of stalking and coercive...

Alarm Over Controlling Behavior in Teen Relationships: Report Unveils Concerning Trends

A comprehensive study conducted by the Social Observatory of the La Caixa Foundation and researchers from the University of Barcelona sheds light on the worrying prevalence...

Domestic Abuse Survivors Seek Reform in Family Courts in Northern Ireland

Survivors of domestic abuse in Northern Ireland are calling for significant reforms in the family court system. They are advocating for greater transparency to...

UK Government Launches Lifeline ‘Flee Fund’ for Domestic Abuse Victims

In a landmark announcement earlier this year, the UK Home Office unveiled a new initiative to provide financial aid to victims of domestic abuse, aiming to...

Queensland Makes History as Coercive Control Recognized as a Crime

In an unprecedented move, Queensland's parliament has passed legislation that will see coercive control in relationships criminalized, marking a significant step forward in the...