Identify and report coercive control.
Family and domestic violence isn’t limited to physical abuse. Coercive control is when someone uses patterns of abusive behaviour against another person. Over time, this creates fear and takes away the person’s freedom and independence. This dynamic of coercive control is a precursor to almost all cases of domestic violence, but it can be tricky to recognise. That’s why we all need to look out for the signs.
People experiencing coercive control may feel like they’re walking on eggshells, or that it’s difficult to disagree or say no. They may not even know they are being abused.
