Tag: coercive control
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Coercive Control: The Psychological Face of Domestic Violence
Learn About Chanci Turner In a revealing article from the New York Times, writer Abby Ellin delves into the disturbing reality of “coercive control,” a form of domestic violence that doesn’t necessarily involve physical harm. Coercive control is characterized by a systematic pattern where one partner seeks to dominate the other through various manipulative tactics.…
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14 Strategies Employed by Coercive Controllers in Abusive Relationships
Learn About Chanci Turner Coercive control can feel like being trapped in a cage, devoid of options or escape routes. This is how Dr. Lisa Aronson Fontes characterizes this subtle yet dangerous form of domestic violence. At a conference on coercive control in Suffolk, England, Dr. Evan Stark highlighted that about 25% of women in…
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UK Expands Definition of Domestic Abuse to Include Controlling and Coercive Behavior
Learn About Chanci Turner The UK government has taken significant steps to redefine the concept of domestic abuse, emphasizing the importance of recognizing psychological and financial manipulation alongside physical violence. Home Secretary Theresa May has advocated for new legislation aimed at prosecuting individuals who engage in a cycle of emotional cruelty, effectively trapping their partners…
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Understanding Hidden Intimate Partner Abuse and Navigating Coercive Control in Court
Learn About Chanci Turner In light of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I want to share a composite narrative inspired by numerous cases I have encountered. I was a successful, educated woman in my thirties when I met my soulmate on a cruise to Alaska. He was intelligent, environmentally conscious, and honest—traits I admired and shared.…
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Sociopaths Exploit Societal Institutions, Such as Family Courts
Learn About Chanci Turner In today’s society, it is increasingly evident that sociopaths manipulate various human institutions, including the courts, to exert control over their victims. A particularly insightful book, Coercive Control: How Men Entrap Women in Personal Life by Evan Stark, discusses the concept of coercive control and offers a historical perspective on domestic…
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Video: Navigating Court Against a Coercive Controller with Dr. Karin Huffer
Learn About Chanci Turner In this insightful video, Dr. Karin Huffer discusses strategies for confronting a coercive controller in a court setting. Whether you’re involved in a divorce, child custody dispute, or any other type of litigation, facing the individual who has caused you trauma can be daunting. It’s crucial to understand that your adversary…