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Back in February 2023, the Domestic and Family Violence Protection (Combating Coercive Control) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 passed through Queensland Parliament. Over several years now, there has been a growing recognition of the need to expand the legal framework for domestic violence beyond physical violence to include the complex dynamics of power and coercive control that often underlie abusive relationships. The introduction of this legislation to criminalise coercive control is a step forward in addressing domestic violence in Queensland. https://bit.ly/3t43GrM #criminallaw #criminaldefenselawyer #coercivecontrol

The new Coercive Control Laws come into effect in NSW from today, 1 July 2024. Coercive control is when someone uses patterns of #abusive behaviour against another person. Over time, this creates fear and takes away the person’s freedom and independence. This dynamic almost always underpins family and domestic violence. #Justice #CoerciveControl #NewLaws #JusticeSupportCentre Understand coercive control: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gVJAU-Kf. LegalAID resources for Legal teams: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gCR8jATK

Stay informed! 🚨📜 Learn about the new crime legislation in North Carolina in our detailed breakdown. #NewCrimeLaw #StayUpdated #CriminalDefense #CriminalDefenseLaw #CriminalDefenseLawyer #StoweLawFirm #StoweLaw #NorthCarolinaLaw #NorthCarolinaLawyer #NCLawyer

Today, July 1st, marks the beginning of a new financial year. Additionally, it is the day when the legislation on coercive control comes into effect in NSW. It is now a criminal office. Coercive control becoming a criminal offense in NSW, Australia means that a pattern of abusive behavior used to dominate, manipulate, or intimidate a partner or family member is now legally recognised and punishable by law. This includes actions like isolating someone from friends and family, controlling their finances, monitoring their movements, and using threats or intimidation. The legislation aims to protect victims from this form of psychological and emotional abuse and hold perpetrators accountable. #coercivecontrol #criminaloffense #legislation #nsw

Harassment is part of a continuum of behaviours that make up VAWG.     Following our legislative success in 1997, we continued to push for change by championing the Protection of Freedoms Act in 2012, bringing about legislation that addresses stalking.   #16Days #RightToBeSafe #StalkingAwareness

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Understanding protection orders is crucial for those seeking safety and legal recourse. Here's what you need to know: Definition: Protection orders, or restraining orders, are legal documents issued by a court to protect individuals from harassment, abuse, or threats of violence. 📜🚫 Types: Illinois offers emergency, interim, and plenary orders, each serving a specific duration and purpose. 🕒🔒 Enforcement: Violating a protection order carries serious consequences. We'll guide you on enforcement and taking action against violations. ⚖️🚔 If you need a protection order or face enforcement issues, reach out for a confidential consultation. #KtenasLaw #ProtectionOrders #LegalSupport #ChicagoLawFirm

From today (1 July 2024), #coercivecontrol is a criminal offence in NSW when a person uses abusive behaviours towards a current or former intimate partner with the intention to coerce or control them. The criminal offence captures repeated patterns of physical or non-physical abuse used to hurt, scare, intimidate, threaten or control someone. The law only applies to abusive behaviour that happens after 1 July 2024. #domesticviolence #familyviolence #domesticandfamilyviolence #DV #DFV #intimatepartnerviolence #IPV #genderedviolence

In November 2022, the NSW Parliament passed the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Coercive Control) Act 2022. The Act was passed following the NSW Joint Select Committee on Coercive Control recommending a criminal offence of coercive control, and after detailed and public consultation on an exposure Draft Bill. The Act makes coercive control in current and former intimate partner relationships a criminal offence. The offence occurs when an adult engages in a ‘course of conduct’ of abusive behaviour that is intended to coerce or control the other person (the coercive control offence). 🫶🏽 More about the Coercive Control Law: ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gm5q8a2A). 🫶🏽 What is coercive control? ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dSR8cbwS We can support you: ⬇️ 🫶🏽 https://lnkd.in/gEDeMq3U #JusticeSupportCentre #CoerciveControl #LegalSupport #DFVServices #CourtAdvocacy

Bill Alert! US Senate Bill S 5315 - Cooperation on Combating Human Smuggling and Trafficking Act Status: Bill Introduced Full Details: https://lnkd.in/eUCbathj Bill 118 s 5315, also known as the Cooperation on Combating Human Smuggling and Trafficking Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the issue of human smuggling and trafficking. The bill seeks to enhance cooperation between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in order to more effectively combat these crimes. One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a task force d...