How to spot Coercive Control in a relationship. Where is the line? #CoerciveControl is at the core of all ongoing abuse. It's the systematic pattern of a perpetrator’s behaviour towards their victim. Its purpose is to disempower the victim, creating isolation and barriers to support. Reach out, help is available. This animation was conceived and created by AND PCSP, NDAWomen's Aid, South Eastern Sexual and Domestic Violence Partnership and Neep Pictures. | South Eastern Health & Social Care Trus

As an expert in coercive control what am I looking for to assess a case for coercive control and establish the pattern? First, that there is a pattern of coercive and controlling behaviors over time. Two, that pattern is used to harm punish or frighten the victim, and three the behaviors result in a loss of liberty for the targeted victim. If you don’t see all three it’s possible you’re looking at a perpetrator playing the victim. #patternofcoercivecontrol #coercivecontrol #coercivecontroller #q

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