Attempted murder-suicide shows gravity of coercive control,

Northern Territory coroner Elisabeth Armitage released findings on a 2023 attempted murder-suicide involving Ralph Donald, who shot his ex-partner Eileen Gibbons before taking his own life. The report highlighted failures in recognizing coercive control, leading to ten recommendations including increased funding for domestic violence services. Gibbons survived the shooting, underscoring the gravity of coercive behavior in domestic situations.

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