US strategy in Iran shifts to 'coercive deterrence'

The current Iran protests are distinguished not only by a change in the U.S. response, but the markedly weakened condition of ...
Yahoo

2 therapists explain how they spot coercive abuse in relationships and work with victims to help get them out

Coercive control is a psychological abuse tactic that can involve name-calling, gaslighting, , and love-bombing. If therapists see a power imbalance in the relationship, they focus on helping the ...
Yahoo

Tell-tale signs of coercive control and what to do if you're experiencing it

A Channel 4 documentary about Marilyn Manson features a number of women alleging he subjected them to physical, sexual and psychological abuse. (Getty Images) A three-part documentary about Marilyn ...
Psychology Today

The Problem With Coercive Control

Harmonious social living occurs when people get what they want without stopping others from getting what they want.
The Providence Journal

Opinion/Grant: Changing the discussion about domestic violence

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 ...
Bustle

An Expert Explains How To Move Past A Highly Controlling Relationship

While it's possible to make a clean break from a toxic partner, and begin to move on with your life, the side effects of coercive control can impact your next relationship. Coercive control is a ...
JD Supra

Child Custody and Coercive Control

It is long-standing law in Massachusetts that the best interests of a child govern custody disputes. Said another way, when parents cannot agree and the court has to make custody and parenting time ...
Campaign Asia

Women’s Aid highlights coercive control through mock fashion campaign

Domestic violence charity Women’s Aid is highlighting the effects of coercive control in a new print and out-of-home campaign, "Not model's own", which subverts the style of a fashion campaign to ...
Jurist

Australia’s first coercive control laws come into force to stem tide of domestic violence

Laws criminalizing coercive control came into force in New South Wales (NSW), Australia on Monday. Section 54D of the NSW’s Crimes Act 1900 criminalizes coercive conduct and abusive behavior against ...
AOL

'Coercive control' is the phrase you won't hear about at the Diddy trial. Why it's still important.

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 ...
NBC News

'Coercive control' potential factor in 'Dirty John' case of psychological abuse

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 ...