Coercive Control
Coverage of Coercive Control in the Nexus archive.
- It’s time for Virginia lawmakers to expand protections for domestic violence victims
Virginia lawmakers are urged to address gaps in domestic violence protections, particularly for victims of coercive control, which involves psychological manipulation and gaslighting. Current legal frameworks focus on physical violence, leaving many victims without timely or effective remedies during divorce proceedings.
- Gabby Petito Foundation to host ‘Break the Silence’ domestic violence awareness event in Nashville
The Gabby Petito Foundation and the Joseph Family Foundation will host a domestic violence awareness event in Nashville titled 'Break the Silence' on June 28, 2024. The event will display Gabby Petito’s artwork and personal items to highlight her story and raise awareness about domestic violence and missing persons.
- Is your loved one trapped in an abusive relationship? Coercive control expert Dr Emma Katz reveals the chilling 'strategy' almost every abuser uses to silence their victims - and what you can do to help
Dr. Emma Katz, a coercive control expert, highlights the common strategy used by abusers to silence victims in abusive relationships and provides guidance on how to support those affected.
- Met Police officer who abused girlfriends and bled them dry of thousands of pounds for his gambling habit is found guilty of fraud and coercive control
A Metropolitan Police officer was convicted of fraud and coercive control after abusing his girlfriends and financially exploiting them for his gambling addiction. The court found him guilty of draining their finances and subjecting them to emotional and financial abuse.