Tag: criminal offense

Coercive control is now illegal in this state. Here’s what it means

Published May 26, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged abuse controlling relationships, Australia, coercive control, criminal offense, laws

The new laws have come into effect after years of campaigning from advocates, including Sue and Lloyd Clarke, whose daughter Hannah experienced domestic violence and coercive control. Here's what you need to know about the new laws and why it…[Continue Reading...]

Nicola Hanney finds that coercive control victims ‘are not being believed’

Published May 25, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Abusive controlling relationships, Australia, coercive control, criminal convictions, criminal offense

An author and coercive control survivor who suffered years of abuse at the hands of a serving garda said abused women are ‘not being believed’ by the authorities. Nicola Hanney spoke out after new figures provided by the DPP confirm…[Continue Reading...]

VIDEO: Coercive control is now a criminal offence in Queensland

Published May 25, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Australia, coercive control, coercive persuasion, criminal offense, Queensland

Coercive control is a form of domestic violence that includes controlling and manipulative behaviour. Watch the video[Continue Reading...]