Coercive Control
Coercive control is a persistent pattern of controlling, coercive and threatening behaviour including all or some forms of domestic abuse
Types of abuse
Domestic abuse can include emotional, physical, economic and sexual abuse from a current or former intimate partner. Coercive control is at the core of all domestic violence and abuse. You may also experience domestic abuse from a family member.
Domestic abuse can include the following forms:
Emotional Abuse
Emotional abuse is a very common form of abuse. It is abuse that might not be physical but is hurtful in other ways.
Physical Abuse
Physical abuse is any abuse that leaves any part of your body hurt. This is a very serious form of abuse.
Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse is any kind of unwanted sexual comments or touching from a partner or ex. Rape is a form of sexual abuse.
Economic Abuse
Economic abuse includes when your partner or ex-partner uses money to control and abuse you.
Stalking
Stalking is when someone causes you serious alarm or distress which has a negative impact on your day-to-day life and sense of safety and well-being.
Digital Abuse
Digital abuse is the use of the internet or a phone to threaten, control or monitor you.
Children and Domestic Abuse
Your abuser may directly target your children and/or your children may witness or overhear what is happening in the home.