NSW coercive control law boosts domestic violence charges

NSW Police have reported a significant increase in domestic violence-related charges since the introduction of coercive control legislation, with police receiving a call for help every three minutes. This legislation has been described as a "game-changer." Assistant Commissioner Peter McKenna stated that police are now treating domestic violence as a major crime, utilizing advanced technology and focusing on behaviors beyond physical violence. Over 300 coercive control cases have been investigated. While overall domestic violence numbers are increasing, there have been no intimate partner homicides so far this year, which is a positive development. Police are also seeing an increase in reporting and public understanding of domestic violence.