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When Abusers Self-Harm to Get Victims Arrested: A Tool of Coercive Control
Abusers who employ coercive control use a calculated pattern of behavior designed to strip away their victim's autonomy and sense of self. While many...
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Institutional Betrayal in the Fight Against Domestic Abuse
For survivors of domestic abuse, seeking help from courts, police, and social services often feels like stepping into a new cycle of harm. The...
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DARVO Explained: How Abusers Deny, Attack, and Play the Victim
In abusive relationships, a tactic known as DARVO is often used to manipulate, disorient, coerce, and silence victims. DARVO is an acronym that stands...
In the News
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...
In the News
One in Four Domestic Abuse Cases Closed Without Action
A recent Sky News investigation in the UK reveals a troubling trend in domestic abuse cases: more victims are seeing their investigations closed due...