Economic abuse is a component of coercive control. It is a behavior that typically occurs over time. Furthermore, it follows a clear pattern of actions. To understand economic abuse, it is necessary to recognize the perpetrator’s underlying goal. They seek to gain power and control over another person. This is accomplished by forcing the recipient of the abuse into a…
Domestic Violence
U.K. law enforcement is finally confronting a chilling, yet frequently overlooked, instrument of coercive and controlling behavior: the tactical abuse of household pets. This February, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is launching a specialist training program for more than 150 senior investigators, casework managers, and decision-makers. The curriculum is designed to sharpen the investigative eye for the hidden…
Are you experiencing abuse after a separation? Learn about your rights and where to find help during Post-Separation Abuse Awareness Week.
On July 1, 2024 the Gabby Petito Act became law in Florida, offering enhanced protections for domestic violence victim-survivors.
The Vermont House of Representatives passes groundbreaking the H.27 Bill to combat coercive control and protect survivors.
Learn the meaning of the legal term domestic violence enhancer that is used in cases of intimate partner violence in Colorado and Wisconsin.
What is gaslighting? Learn the definition, signs, and some examples of this covert form of psycho-emotional abuse commonly used by narcissists.
Attachment specialist Dr. Michael Kinsey of Mindsplain on the four main reasons for parent-child estrangement in narcissistic abuse.
CHILD-TO-PARENT VIOLENCE (CPV) is estimated to occur in up to 1 in 10 families. ITV News reports that a growing number of people are experiencing parental abuse by children. Experts say that the incidence of child-to-parent violence increased during the coronavirus pandemic. Due to the stigma associated with this most taboo form of domestic abuse, two out of three parents experiencing child-to-parent…