The Abuser as Kidnapper and Slave Master

"Whoever steals a man and sells him, and anyone found in possession of him, shall be put to death.  (Exodus 21:16  ESV) "If a man is found stealing one of his brothers of the people of Israel, and if he treats him as a slave or sells him, then that thief shall die. So you… Continue reading The Abuser as Kidnapper and Slave Master

What is Coercive Control?

This article comes from The Cedar Network, a UK organisation that helps mothers and children recover from domestic abuse. Republished with permission. Click here to read the original article. *** What is coercive control? Coercive control is a term developed by Evan Stark to help us understand domestic abuse as more than a “fight”. It… Continue reading What is Coercive Control?