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Articles
Is Coercive Control a Crime? Exploring Laws Against Controlling Behavior
Coercive control involves a pattern of behavior that abusers use to dominate and control their partners. It is often subtle and insidious, making it...
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Coercive Control Is Now a Criminal Offence in NSW, Australia
New South Wales (NSW) has taken a significant step in combating domestic abuse by officially enacting laws that criminalize coercive control. This legislation, which...
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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...
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Do Domestic Violence Disclosure Laws Improve Safety for Victims?
In the wake of numerous killings of women allegedly by men’s violence in 2024, thousands of Australians have joined rallies across the country to...
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“It’s Not Love, It’s Coercive Control” – NSW Ad Campaign Raises Awareness
A new public awareness campaign titled “It’s Not Love, It’s Coercive Control” is being launched in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. It aims to...
Articles
How to Prove Coercive Control: Practical Steps
In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of coercive control as a form of domestic abuse. Unlike physical violence, coercive control operates...
Stories
Real Stories: Chloe Holland Was Tormented by Her Ex-Partner
"He controlled who she spoke to, what friends she had on Facebook... he controlled her freedom."