He did things that caused Rose pain and suffering. He did things to control such as calling her names. He made fun of her and made her feel worthless by putting her down. He threatened her with sending her back to her country of origin. He also threatened her with taking the children with him to another country.
Psychological abuse is difficult to define as a crime.
Certain aspects of the abuse may be covered in the offence of uttering threats . An abuser might also commit the offence of assault when there is an attempt or threat to use force and the other person has a reasonable belief that the threat will be carried out. Animals Forced confinement is when someone does not allow another person out of, for example, a house, room, bed, or chair for extended periods of time. There is an offence of forcible confinement where a person is confined or imprisoned against her will. There is also a criminal offence of failing to provide the necessaries of life to a spouse or cohabitee.