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domestic violence
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Tougher Laws on Coercive Control Introduced in England and Wales
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,...
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Victim-Blaming and the Harmful Responses Survivors Face After Abuse
Leaving domestic abuse is one of the most difficult and courageous decisions a person can make. Survivors often hope for compassion, support, and validation...
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The “Silent Atomic Bomb”: Vanessa’s Journey from Abuse to Empowerment (Video)
Vanessa shares her journey of survival, starting with a childhood shaped by domestic and sexual abuse. She witnessed her mother endure severe physical abuse...
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Hidden Abuse: How Domestic Abusers Lead Dual Lives
Domestic abusers are masters of deception, skillfully presenting a public image that belies the cruel reality of their private behavior. Survivors often describe their...
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22-Year-Old Jailed for Coercive Control of his own Mother
Peterborough, UK - In a disturbing case of domestic abuse, 22-year-old Tamour Nawaz has been sentenced to one year and 30 weeks in prison...
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Why Non-Fatal Strangulation Is a Critical Warning Sign in Abuse Cases
Non-fatal strangulation is a very serious form of violence that is often used to assert control and fear. It is one of the most...
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Survivors Share Why It Is So Hard to Leave an Abusive Relationship
"Why didn’t you just leave?” is a question often directed at survivors of domestic abuse. While this question may seem simple on the surface,...
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Sheila’s Escape from Coercive Control (Video)
When Sheila first met Michael, she was swept away in a whirlwind romance – he gave her flowers, made grand gestures, and brought a...