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Massachusetts could join a small group of states expanding the definition of domestic violence to include acts of coercive control. The Senate bill passed on Thursday not only amends the state’s ...

Researchers warn that large-language models, automated moderation systems, and algorithmic recommendation engines can trap ...

In an intimate relationship, the harmful effects of coercive abuse can often be missed by those enduring—it as well as their therapists. Unlike physical violence which is criminalized with laws and ...

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Instead of creating a sustainable environment for recovery, traditional practices often create more distress and reluctance.

Jane* was the breadwinner of the family, but her husband obsessively monitored their finances. Every week, he made her present a ledger of their income and expenses. If something was not to his liking ...

While emotional abuse can be obvious and overt, it can also be more covert—meaning it's much more likely to go undetected, at least for a while. In a subtly abusive relationship, the abusive partner ...

Coercion is one of those things that can be considered a gray area for many people. In this day and age when everyone throws around terms like “narcissist” and “gaslighting” without regard for their ...