COLUMBIA, S.C. (WMBF) - A bill in the South Carolina Senate would further define and make what’s known as “coercive control” a crime in the state. S. 588, filed Tuesday by Republican Sen. Stephen ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Refuge) Domestic abuse has a higher rate of repeat offending than any other crime and encompasses a vast range of behaviours.

Regina Rooney, programming director for the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence, in 2021. Credit: Fred J. Field / The Maine Monitor This story appears as part of a collaboration to strengthen ...

Evan Rachel Wood appeared before lawmakers for the third time in three years this week to testify to Connecticut state senate panel as it works to define coercive or controlling behavior in relation ...

Philadelphia legislators are considering extending employment and housing protects to victims of “coercive control.” On Thursday, City Council took up a proposal that would expand the definition of ...

New laws overseas and in some states define coercive control as a crime, or include it as evidence that can support protection orders.

Coercive control and the severe harm it causes to those targeted by an intimate partner gets much-needed attention by new laws making it illegal in a few U.S. states. It’s now recognized that the ...

Worsening drought conditions across the state as the wildfire risk continues. Andrew and Jamie walk you through that plus our next rain chance. We’re giving you the FIRST ALERT to warmer weather and ...