Tag: emotional abuse

Scotland to become one of the first countries to criminalize psychological abuse & coercive, controlling behavior

twbtc10 Comments

UPDATE :  Scotland has now passed its groundbreaking new domestic abuse law The Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill covers psychological and emotional maltreatment and coercive and controlling behaviour as well as physical attacks. Examples of coercive and controlling behaviour include isolating a partner from their friends and relatives or controlling their finances. The Domestic Abuse Bill will… Continue reading Scotland to become one of the first countries to criminalize psychological abuse & coercive, controlling behavior

#churchtoo Raped, tracked, humiliated: Clergy wives speak out about domestic violence

Barbara Roberts6 Comments

Women who were married to abusive priests and pastors are for the first time revealing their experiences of sexual assault, control and fear. They say the church has known for decades that some clergy abuse their wives but has done very little to fix the ongoing problem. Raped, tracked, humiliated: Clergy wives speak out about… Continue reading #churchtoo Raped, tracked, humiliated: Clergy wives speak out about domestic violence