Coercive control and the severe harm it causes to those targeted by an intimate partner gets much-needed attention by new laws making it illegal in a few U.S. states. It’s now recognized that the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Patricia writes about family law and tips for female lawyers. Domestic violence comprises a range of behaviors beyond physical and ...

Anne Grant was executive director of the Women’s Center of Rhode Island (1988-1996), when she also served in the RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence and wrote the “Overcoming Abuse” column in The ...

John Meehan, a charming doctor, knew just how to treat Debra Newell. The relationship moved fast. They secretly married within two months. Debra was in love with John. But her daughters weren’t. Debra ...

Coercive control is a common tactic in abusers. Learning to recognize the signs is important for your emotional health and physical safety. Share on Pinterest You’re probably familiar with some forms ...

Coercive control became a criminal offence in the UK in December 2015. It is described as a pattern of behaviour used by an abuser to harm, punish or frighten their victim. It includes manipulation, ...

Coercive control will be criminalised in the ACT by mid-2026, the government said today. Family Violence Minister Marisa Paterson says a steering committee will oversee the law's progression, in ...

Coercive control is a pattern of behaviors that are meant to make you feel stuck, which is why it can be so tough to figure out how to leave a toxic partner, and officially get out of a coercive ...

There's no shortage of discussion over the impending New York trial of rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs. One phrase you won't hear during the legal process? "Coercive control." Combs was arrested in ...

“I had sex with him last night because I was scared not to.” Those were the words of a woman shaking at the other end of a Zoom call with me. As a divorce coach, I’ve heard this many times before — ...

The ACT is set to criminalise coercive control by the middle of 2026, making it a standalone offence. Warning: This story references domestic and family violence and coercive control. Family Violence ...