Ride to End the Cycle of Abuse
Fundraiser for the City Walls Lease Pilot Program &
Advocacy for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence and Coercive Control
April 21st at 12:10pm. Special Hybrid Presentation online and in-person for the Tenafly Rotary Club. Email: citywalls@dryandbarren.com for in-person details! Attend online by getting the Zoom link on meetup.com.
What is Coercive Control?
Coercive control is the root of domestic violence.
Across the US, states are proposing and revising domestic violence laws to add a "coercive control" definition to the books! Notably, California and Hawaii laws went into effect in 2021.
Where do other states, and specifically New Jersey, stand on this seminal public policy issue impacting more than 10 million abuse victims every year?
New Jersey's Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA) has long included non-physical violence of harassment and threats as part its fabric, but how do the courts view this issue?
There's a disconnect that we must all raise to our legislators and appointed judges before it's too late! Did you know that there is a bill on the floor of the NJ Assembly proposing to add "coercive control" to the definition of domestic violence right now?
Read the proposed amendment at legiscan.com, click here. (external link to a national database that tracks legislation)
According to the proposal: “Coercive Control” means a pattern of behavior that in purpose or effect unreasonably interferes with a person’s free will and personal liberty.”
Let's look at the statute and court decisions issued by the state's Appeals Court, and together, figure out how to make sense of it all.
Agenda
Please login to Zoom between 12pm and 12:10pm ET.
12:10pm - Introductory story on coercive control
12:20pm - Presentation: What is coercive control?
12:40pm - Q&A Discussion
12:50pm - Presentation: How does New Jersey understand domestic violence and coercive control?
1:05pm - Q&A Discussion
1:15pm - What can I do to help?
1:20pm - Closing remarks
There are a lot of obstacles before the US recognizes coercive control as domestic violence, but we are knocking on the door. Help us knock harder by learning about this important subject.
About the Presenter
Thomas Song is the Director of Legal Advocacy at City Walls USA, Inc.
His presentation, Double-edged Sword: Temporary Restraining Orders and Coercive Control, has been selected for The America's Conference to End Coercive Control See https://www.theacecc.com/ to learn more the virtual conference on May 14th and 15th.
Zoom Information:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83163482991?pwd=VytBMEIrTlVEeUttZXlPd0xPRmNtQT09
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Meeting ID: 831 6348 2991
Passcode: 404785
