Whilst I'm glad #coercivecontrol is being recognised for the #seriousharm it causes, this article is somewhat misleading (or the media have been briefed incorrectly). Any serious harm risks (including coercive control) are already shared with other agencies by the #Probationservice, this is not something new. It is disingenuous to infer otherwise.

Coercive control to be put on par with other types of #domesticabuse in England and Wales | Domestic violence | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/feb/03/coercive-control-domestic-abuse-england-wales

Coercive control to be put on par with other types of domestic abuse in England and Wales

Police and probation services will be legally required to share with one another information that suggests offenders are risk to others

The Guardian
Watchdog investigating after man suffers ‘serious harm’ in B.C. RCMP custody

The IIO says the man suffered "serious harm" following an "interaction" with North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP while in police custody in November, 2021.

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