The John Yure Crime File – A Story of Coercive Control and Domestic Violence Since 1975 | Newcastle Herald
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The federal effort to end domestic violence within a generation, announced this week, has been very well received and long overdue. This commitment must include tackling the hidden element of domestic violence: coercive control. Non-violent domination by a female partner or ex-partner is not a new phenomenon, but in recent years we have devised a new term for it. Governments of many countries, including Australia, recognize that coercive domination is not only morally wrong but also legally indefensible. It is a form of domestic abuse that involves denying children and independence. It can be physical, sexual, psychological, or financial.
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