domestic abuse

Offenders convicted of coercive or controlling behaviour will now face stricter management under multi-agency public protection arrangements (Mappa) in England and Wales. The change,...

In relationships marked by coercive control and domestic abuse, privacy and personal boundaries are systematically dismantled by the abuser. This behavior may manifest as...

Jana spent 31 years in a marriage marked by 17 years of escalating verbal abuse. Her husband’s public charm masked the reality of his...

Domestic abuse is often misunderstood. Many people assume it’s a constant stream of cruelty, but the reality is far more complex. Abusers frequently alternate...

Coercive control is a form of domestic abuse that encompasses emotional manipulation, isolation, and other coercive and controlling behaviors. While coercive control has become...

Leaving domestic abuse is one of the most difficult and courageous decisions a person can make. Survivors often hope for compassion, support, and validation...

Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has been sentenced to a community payback order following a guilty plea to domestic abuse charges against his...

Abuse isn’t always physical. One of the most harmful ways abusers assert control is by tearing down their partner’s self-esteem. This form of emotional...