Legal Protections and Resources

In the U.S., 15 states explicitly include psychological abuse in domestic violence protection orders as of 2023. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233) provides 24/7 support and has handled over 300,000 calls annually.

Internationally, the Istanbul Convention requires 38 signatory countries to criminalize psychological violence. Workplace protections vary; the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) received over 7,000 harassment complaints in 2022, with 30% involving psychological aggression.