Vermont recently changed how domestic violence is defined within the civil courts. As of July 1, 2024, the term “coercive control” is included in the definition of abuse in Vermont. (Read the law: 15 V.S.A. § 1101)
Coercive control is a pattern of behavior that seeks to control what you do or do not do. Coercive control is a form of emotional and psychological abuse. It can hurt your mental and emotional well-being.
Learn more about it in the abuse section of our website. Also read about how to get a Relief from Abuse (RFA) order and how to get help.
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