Control varies from mild to abusive to coercive control.

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 ...

A killer’s actions have been branded the “ultimate form of coercive control” in court after he brutally murdered his partner over jealousy and fear she would pursue “his romantic rival”. Jeremaia ...

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 ...

For too long, coercive control has been the "invisible" reality of domestic abuse, leaving thousands of Australian women ...

Jane* was the breadwinner of the family, but her husband obsessively monitored their finances. Every week, he made her present a ledger of their income and expenses. If something was not to his liking ...

Regina Rooney, communications director for the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence, in 2021. (Fred J. Field/The Maine Monitor) She was the breadwinner of the family, but her husband obsessively ...