Abusers' threats of harm to children and pets are examples of the duress phenomenon. The duress defense entails facing threats of bodily harm, the belief that committing a crime is the only way to avoid harm, and restrictions regarding criminal homicide. Abusers may use coercion and threats, such as harming children and pets, to exert control and instill fear in their victims.
Abusers' threats to kill children and pets fall under the phenomenon of duress. Duress is when an individual is coerced to engage in conduct due to a threat of unlawful force against themselves or others.
The duress defense requires three elements: a threat of imminent serious bodily harm or death, the belief that committing a crime is the only way to avoid harm, and the crime committed cannot be criminal homicide.
Abusers may use coercion and threats, including threats to harm children and pets, to control and intimidate their victims, creating a cycle of fear and control.
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