Many Americans will recognize violence as a symptom of domestic abuse. But abuse survivors say there are many more facets to the issue. While violence is certainly an issue to take seriously in ...

This past October, domestic violence month, was also a time to recognize changes to the legal definition of domestic violence. This year's statutory progress included coercive control in intimate ...

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WMBF) - A bill in the South Carolina Senate would further define and make what’s known as “coercive control” a crime in the state. S. 588, filed Tuesday by Republican Sen. Stephen ...

Sarah Ortiz is all too familiar with domestic violence. When the mother of three separated from her husband, she told a court he dragged her out of bed and shoved her down onto the kitchen floor. But ...

Utah could look to these countries to outlaw “coercive control” in intimate relationships New laws overseas and in some states define coercive control as a crime, or include it as evidence that can ...

On Monday, Democratic Rep. Holly Eaton from Deer Isle introduced a bill that looks to address coercive actions against people ...

Evan Rachel Wood appeared before lawmakers for the third time in three years this week to testify to Connecticut state senate panel as it works to define coercive or controlling behavior in relation ...

Philadelphia legislators are considering extending employment and housing protects to victims of “coercive control.” On Thursday, City Council took up a proposal that would expand the definition of ...