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Former Police Officer Who Stalked Woman and Used GPS Tracker Avoids Jail Time
A former Sydney police officer, Joshua Alan James Wootton, has avoided jail time after being convicted of using a GPS tracker to stalk a...
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Man in NSW First to be Charged Under New Coercive Control Laws
A 44-year-old man from the Riverina region in southern New South Wales has become the first individual to face charges under the state's newly...
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Stalking as a Tool of Coercive Control in Domestic Abuse Contexts
Stalking is often viewed as an isolated criminal behavior, but when it occurs in the context of intimate partner violence, it becomes a tool...
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Man Who Violently Assaulted His Girlfriend Walks Free in Ireland
In a decision that should attract outrage, 38-year-old Colin Curtis from Crusheen, Co Clare, Ireland, has been handed a suspended sentence for a brutal...
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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...