Coercive Control
Coercive control is behaviour aimed at controlling another person.
Definition, signs, examples, and how you can obtain support for yourself or someone you know.
What is coercive control?
This type of abuse involves being coerced into behaviour that you do not want to, and aspects of your everyday life being controlled. This also isolates the victim and makes them dependent on the abuser.
Signs of coercive control
Some of the signs that someone is under coercive control include:
- They're not allowed to do things without agreement from their partner
- They seem fearful of their partner
- Their partner controls their access to money (see economic (financial) abuse)
- Their daily life is restricted
- They become isolated from friends and family.
Examples of coercive control
Below are some examples of coercive control:
- Monitoring everything you do
- Being in control of who you see, where you go etc
- Put downs and verbal abuse
- Intimidation
- Isolating you
- Removing your freedom
- Threats
- Controlling your access to money.