Federation of Synagogues says it will refuse a get to any woman who files criminal charges against her husband
Have you ever heard of a Jewish get? I hadn’t until last week when attending an ICSA (International Cultic Studies Association) conference online. I was raised Christian, and I am well aware of the misogyny and patriarchal values that pervade the application of the Christian religion, especially within churches that lean toward fundamentalism. However, I was not […]
Kristie Evans Charged with Murder After Finally Fighting Back
This article on Kristie Evans and the coercive control she suffered prior to having her husband killed is an excellent read! Decades of marriage to a coercive controller who’s coercive control was escalating forced Kristie Evans to have her husband killed in order to save herself. However, the press originally framed this story as a “love […]
Governor Abbott Vetoes Domestic Violence Education Bill
Governor Greg Abbott has vetoed SB-1109, a bill that would have provided for domestic violence, specifically dating violence, education for middle and high school children in Texas. The fact that the bill will save lives wasn’t as important to our governor as it was to protect “parents rights”. On the surface protecting parents rights may seem […]
Interview with Voyage Austin about End Coercive Control USA
I am honored to be featured in this article for the Hidden Gems section of Voyage Austin’s web site! The article covers a bit of my personal story regarding coercive control and why I decided to start End Coercive Control USA. Check it out if you have a chance. THANKS!
Jennifers’ Law Signed by Governor Lamont in Connecticut!
Jennifers’ Law, which adds coercive control to the definition of domestic violence in Connecticut, will go into effect July 1st, 2021 after Governor Lamont signed the bill this past Monday. Connecticut joins Hawaii and California which have also passed legislation that includes coercive control as a form of domestic violence. This is a HUGE victory for survivors, victims […]
Jennifer’s Law Passes The Senate in Connecticut!
Woo Hoo! Great news (and not so great news)! Jennifer’s Law passed The Senate in Connecticut in a landslide 35-1 vote! Jennifer’s Law is named after two Jennifers, Jennifer Dulos and Jennifer Magnano who were murdered by their spouse and ex-spouse after ongoing use of coercive control by their killers. Unfortunately, Jennifer’s Law has been absorbed into a […]
Coercive Control & Mass Shootings
“Another deadly mass shooting” has become part of our daily headlines in the United States. However, the connection between coercive control, domestic violence and mass shootings is often ignored. The media often sweeps the connections between mass shooters and domestic violence abusers, especially those who use coercive control, under the proverbial rug. Shootings are news, but […]
Coercive Control & Children: “The Timekeeper”
Coercive control doesn’t exist only in intimate partner relationships it also perpetrated against children. Usually a coercive controller uses his children to harm the child’s mother. Weaponizing children in this way is extremely harmful to both the mother and the child. Although for many years it has been thought that children only “witnessed” domestic violence, […]
Weather Presenter Ruth Dodsworth Opens Up About Ex-Husband’s Controlling Behaviour | This Morning
Although very few states in the US have coercive control laws, we are making headway. Countries that do have coercive control laws are seeing more arrests and prosecutions than ever before. And celebrities and public figures like India Oxenberg, Mark Vicente, Selena Gomez, Serena Williams, and now Ruth Dodsworth are speaking out against coercive control […]
Coercive Control & Domestic Violence Research Study
You are invited to participate in a research study. The purpose of this research is to explore communication behaviors between victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) and their close friends of family members. You are eligible to participate if: Please note that this study focuses on the experiences of friends and family members of victims, […]