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 ...

Offenders convicted of coercive or controlling behaviour now face tougher management from police and probation services in England and Wales, meaning the crime is "on a par" with other domestic abuse ...

Met officers are to receive new training to help them to spot domestic abusers who use coercive control to persecute their victims. Scotland Yard says the aim is to make officers better able to detect ...

In July 2024, former soldier Kyle Clifford broke into the home of his ex-girlfriend Louise Hunt, stabbed her mother Carol – the wife of BBC racing commentator John Hunt – then killed his daughters ...

Distressed woman trapped in coercive control, looking anxious and isolated. Robert Kaiser, Women's Safety Expert and Author Personal safety expert Robert Kaiser shedslight on coercive control and its ...

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Killers who have previously abused ex-partners will receive harsher sentences, under new law reforms. The UK Government says that murderers who have a known history of coercive abuse and behaviour ...

A college in Street has teamed up with police and a survivor to tackle coercive control and domestic abuse. The ‘Strong Voices, Safe Communities’ conference took place on Monday, June 2, at Strode ...