Coercive control is one of the most dangerous dynamics of violence, that is, dynamics that are potentially explosive and can endanger people's lives. Given this kind of dynamic of violence, more stringent and safer control measures have to be taken. For example, Quebec is in the process of setting up a tracking bracelet system. That is the kind of measure that is needed, when there is concern for people's lives, including the lives of aggressors who might have suicidal ideation. Coercive control is also connected with that. The aggressor may threaten to kill himself or may want to kill other people and then commit suicide.
We need to have a statutory tool that allows all coercive control to be punished. That would be a good thing, but this tool alone would not be sufficient. The aggressor will probably not remain in prison for their whole life. There are actually few cases in which people have generalized antisocial behaviour and exercise coercive control in all their relationships, both at home and at school or elsewhere. Often, their partner is the one over whom people exercise coercive control. That proves that these aggressors are able to control their behaviour. If they don't exercise coercive control in some relationships but they do over their partner, that means they are capable of controlling their behaviour, and accordingly, they can change it. Rehabilitation measures must therefore also be taken.
Why is rehabilitation important? To ensure the safety of the former spouse and the children in the medium and long term. In cases where the former spouses are parents, it is very rare for them to completely lose their right of access to their children. When the woman has a child, she will have to stay in contact with the child's father, whether she wants to or not, even if coercive control was exercised after the separation. So there have to be safer measures in this situation.