How ‘Coercive Control’ Is Expanding Domestic Abuse Laws in Several States

The Marshall Project·Jun 28

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W.Va. legislator introduces bill to expand domestic violence definition to include coercive control

WDTV 5·Feb 9

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State Rep. La Ha's Bill Expands Domestic Violence Law

Patch·Feb 4

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Tasmania introduces 'nation-first' levy on family violence offenders

ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation·May 28

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NSW ramps up coercive control education campaign

Times News Group·Jun 15

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Coercive Control Legislation: Using the Tort System to Empower Survivors of Domestic Violence

California Law Review·Oct 30

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South Carolina expands domestic violence law with new bill

WSPA 7NEWS·Dec 16

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Maine expands definition of domestic abuse

The Maine Monitor·Aug 17

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COUNCIL EXPANDS PROTECTIONS FOR SURVIVORS OF COERCIVE CONTROL

Philadelphia City Council·Apr 29