The term 'domestic abuse' might not feel all that relatable to you - it somewhat evokes the stereotype of a vulnerable, beaten women like Little Mo from Eastenders all those years ago. But worryingly, ...

A proposal to expand Louisiana's definition of domestic abuse to include controlling behaviors like coercion and intimidation was shelved on Thursday ahead of adjournment, spelling the end to ...

On Aug. 16, Emma Cooper’s documentary “Depp v. Heard” dropped on Netflix. Despite generally scathing reviews, it quickly rose to most-watched status. People’s ongoing fascination with this trial is a ...

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — A bill crafted by the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and the state's System of Care Advisory Council (SOCAC) would loosen the definition of child abuse as it pertains ...

Abuse is often defined as a pattern of behavior used by one individual to gain and maintain control and power over another.. One thing to keep in mind about this definition of abuse is that it refers ...

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 ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A statewide task force created to reform Colorado’s mandatory reporting laws cannot do so without first asking lawmakers to change the state’s definition of ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Tennessee lawmakers want to close a loophole that prevents tying finances to domestic abuse. Right now, the definition of abuse is based mostly on causing physical harm. New ...

Emotional abuse can cause physical and mental issues, ranging from muscle tension and feelings of shame to insomnia and post-traumatic stress disorder. When thinking about abuse, physical abuse may ...

Physicians use different definitions of "reasonable medical certainty" when testifying as expert witnesses in child abuse cases. The variability is troubling because it could result in flawed rulings, ...