Writing for HuffPost UK, solicitor general Ellie Reeves MP says the law has transformed the way violence against women and ...

As a criminal justice professor, my students and I tend to delve into many unsettling topics; intimate partner abuse (also called domestic violence) is one of them. One simple question that many ...

The domestic violence field lost an important advocate with the passing of Andrew Cicchetti, Ph.D., in November 2024. Below are some of his ideas, with quotes taken from our personal correspondence, ...

Coercive control is now considered domestic violence in New Jersey, according to bill signed into law earlier this month by Gov. Phil Murphy. Courts must now consider patterns of coercive control — ...

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An emotionally abusive relationship can become evident during couple's therapy. Helping a victim find safety and rebuild their sense of self is key.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Providing provocative views on racism, pop culture, and mental health. The Sean “Diddy” Combs trial -- charging the music mogul ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Abusive behavior is not always obvious. Here are some of the mechanisms ...

For Jewish women trapped in abusive marriages, a California divorce court may have offered a way out. In an unprecedented ruling, a Los Angeles judge deemed a man’s refusal to give his wife a get, or ...

The ACT is set to criminalise coercive control by the middle of 2026, making it a standalone offence. Warning: This story references domestic and family violence and coercive control. Family Violence ...