Confronting Domestic Violence: New state legislation addresses coercive control

Written by Women SV

A new law passed Oct. 1 in the California State Legislature incorporates coercive control into the definition of domestic violence, at least in family court. Under Senate Bill 1141, coercive control can be grounds for a restraining order and, if violated, becomes grounds for a criminal charge. Read more.

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