Coercive control has been officially classified as a serious form of domestic abuse in England and Wales, requiring police and agencies to collaborate in monitoring offenders. Starting Monday, individuals convicted of controlling behavior will face at least 12 months in prison and be managed under the Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (Mappa). This change aims to ensure that information regarding offenders is shared among relevant agencies to protect potential victims. The initiative, supported by the Victims and Prisoners Act, recognizes the severe implications of coercive control and seeks to enhance safety for women and girls.
The introduction of measures to manage coercive control offenders under Mappa signifies an important shift in recognizing this behavior as serious and harmful.
Jess Phillips remarked that coercive or controlling behavior is being appropriately recognized alongside serious violent offenses, promoting victim safety.
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