Here, with the help of Women's Aid and Refuge, we explain some of the most common examples of coercive control in abusive relationships – if any of these sound familiar, then please visit Women ...

Coercive control is a lot more sneaky than a straight-up punch in the face. It never leaves a mark on your skin for someone ...

After separation, domestic abusers cause as much pain as they can, and try to win at all costs. Learn how to protect your ...

Coercive control is a psychological type of domestic abuse where the perpetrator uses threats, humiliation and intimidation to harm and frighten the victim. Over a period of time, this can isolate ...

Women’s Aid welcomed the change, describing coercive control as “a key tool used by perpetrators of domestic abuse, as it isolates survivors and makes them dependent on an abuser”.

Whilst coercive control has been a criminal offence since 2015, now agencies are legally required under Mappa to share any information which indicates an increased risk to former partners and ...

Offenders convicted of coercive or controlling behaviour now face tougher management from police and probation services in England and Wales, meaning the crime is "on a par" with other domestic ...

Whilst coercive control has been a criminal offence since 2015, now agencies are legally required under Mappa to share any information which indicates an increased risk to former partners and members ...