Coercive Control
- Jan 14
- 1 min read
Coercive Control is a form of Domestic Abuse
It’s been 10 years since controlling and coercive behaviour offences were introduced under the Serious Crime Act 2015. This was an important development in supporting those effected by emotional forms of domestic abuse.
What is coercive control?
Coercive control is a form of domestic abuse where somebody you are personally connected to displays a pattern of behaviour which causes you to feel controlled, dependent on them, isolated from others, and scared.
What does Coercive Control look like in a relationship?
Isolation from friends and family and controlling contact with others
Limiting access to money, making you ask to spend anything.
Deciding who you see, what you wear or when you sleep.
Constant criticism, name calling, making you feel worthless or ashamed of yourself.
Withholding food, medicine or necessary items.
Keeping track of your location at all times, not allowing you out without them.
Making threats to harm themselves or people around you.
Gaslighting - making you question reality/your memory
What can you do?
Talk to friends or family about what you're experiencing
report to police via 101 or call 999 if you are in immediate risk of being hurt
You can also visit Hampshire Domestic Abuse Partnership for more support services and advice.
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