Case Summary
July 23, 2020
Description
Controlling behavior (coercive control) is a legally recognized form of abuse. Courts must consider the total effect of controlling behavior - even if each of the abuser's actions is non-violent and not very threatening by itself, the total effect of all actions combined can be abusive.
Supporting Resource(s)
Abuse
Tags:
Coercive Control,
Restraining Orders
Tags:
Definition of Abuse,
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