In summary SB 1141 allows survivors to describe abuser’s coercive control as supporting evidence in family court hearings and criminal trials. By Susan Rubio, Special to CalMatters State Sen. Susan Rubio, a Democrat from Baldwin Park, represents the 22nd Senate District, senator.rubio@senate.ca.gov. The COVID-19 pandemic has allowed domestic violence to hide behind closed doors and […]

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