Not Under Control

Understanding the concept of “coercive control” is essential when dealing with abuse survivors. Yet, Illinois currently is not among states that have incorporated “coercive control” into their domestic violence statutes. But that doesn’t mean the concept is invisible within Illinois’ legal framework.

In her April Illinois Bar Journal article, “Not Under Control,” Maria Puppo Martinez defines “coercive control” and provides tips attorneys can use within Illinois’ current statutory framework when representing survivors subject to coercive control.

Read the full article, "Not Under Control," in the April 2022 Illinois Bar Journal.