When I began working at a domestic violence shelter years ago, I expected the stories of physical and sexual abuse. What I didn’t expect was the other stuff – the stories about not being allowed to choose what to wear…[Continue Reading...]
Netflix’s hit drama series, Wayward, stars Mae Martin as a detective who moves to the small town of Tall Pines, only to discover that the town and its school are hosting a heap of deadly secrets. In Wayward, which is…[Continue Reading...]
A campaigner and survivor of domestic abuse has issued a checklist of signs to help identify somebody who is experiencing coercive control. Samantha Billingham, founder of UK-based organisation Stronger Beginnings, supported the Government of Jersey's campaign to raise awareness around…[Continue Reading...]
Her mother, often caught in the middle, seemed to genuinely believe her partner was simply trying to be a good parent. "She'd sneak into my room and say sorry. 'He's just stressed about work. Things will get better. Try being…[Continue Reading...]
A man who imprisoned and beat his partner, and forced her to wear a full face-covering to hide bruising, has been found guilty of coercive control, strangulation, unlawful wounding, actual bodily harm and fraud. The court was told 67-year-old Antonio…[Continue Reading...]
A campaigner has shared a checklist to help islanders recognise the signs of coercive control – behaviour described as “one of the most insidious forms of abuse” – as part of a governemnt awareness drive. Samantha Billingham, founder of UK…[Continue Reading...]
Wayward is Netflix's most compelling new series, and for good reason. This isn't your typical cult drama — it's something far more nuanced and unsettling. We've all seen cult dramas before. You know the drill; charismatic leader, vulnerable followers, things…[Continue Reading...]
The victim of a coercive and controlling thug admitted to a court her friends had pleaded with her not to have anything to do with him. But, after breaking up with a previous boyfriend, the woman ignored their warnings and…[Continue Reading...]
Former prosecutor Rebecca Ivanoff, cousin of murder victim Kristil Krug, discusses the dangers of stalking and coercive control, the warning signs to look for, and why making a safety plan and reaching out for help can save lives. Watch interview…[Continue Reading...]
On The Dating Detectives, hosted by Mackenzie Fultz and Hanna Anderson, a guest named Dominique walks the hosts through her relationship with a man whose affection initially felt movie-like—but soon revealed itself as something much darker. Her story isn’t about…[Continue Reading...]
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