Coercive Control Goes Digital: Why U.S. Domestic Violence Law Must Catch Up
By: Paris Williams
U.S. domestic violence law was built on a legal framework that prioritized physical harm and visible injury.[1] Historically, American courts and law enforcement were reluctant to intervene in domestic matters, citing the sanctity of the home and a constitutional zone of privacy.[2] This narrow focus left victims of psychological, economic, and nonphysical abuse without meaningful protection.[3]