An emotionally abusive relationship can become evident during couple's therapy. Helping a victim find safety and rebuild their sense of self is key.

When we think of an unhealthy relationship, we often picture loud fights, sheer manipulation, or clear-cut abuse. But sometimes, controlling behavior is more subtle—it sneaks in quietly, disguised as ...

In May 2007, my cherished childhood friend, Shelby, was murdered by her coercively controlling, abusive, estranged husband. The heinous act was all premeditated. Weeks after she finally left him, ...

Coercive control creates invisible chains and a sense of fear that pervades all elements of a survivor’s life. It works to limit their human rights by depriving them of their liberty and reducing ...

When I was a new lawyer in Plattsburgh, I provided free half-hour initial consultations. This started because, in talking with the folks at our local STOP Domestic Violence program, I learned that ...

The federal government has introduced a major justice reform bill that would create new criminal offences targeting coercive ...

Casting two lead actors for a social awareness campaign (Manchester or mild accent). Production states: "We’re casting two lead actors for a short, impactful social campaign video about coercive ...

Melanie “Mel B” Brown is opening up about alleged "coercive control and manipulation" she experienced by an ex-partner. The Spice Girls musician, who previously detailed her alleged experiences of ...

Horry County Senator Stephen Goldfinch recently introduced a bill aimed at criminalizing coercive control in South Carolina.

A woman who was raped by her former partner has said she is "speaking out because I want to turn my pain into purpose" after ...

A bill in the state house would amend South Carolina law to create a new criminal offense, known as “coercive control,” while ...