Understanding Coercive Control: 7 Signs You’re Being Manipulated Coercive control is a form of abuse where someone dominates your life through fear, manipulation, and isolation — without needing physical violence. It’s about controlling every aspect of your life, slowly eroding your confidence, independence, and freedom. This behaviour is not just arguing or being mean; it’s a persistent pattern designed to keep you under their influence. Recognising the signs is the first step toward reclaiming

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Jess Hill, the journalist behind the book and documentary series See What You Made Me Do, discusses how criminalising coercive control would impact the lives of victim survivors. | Q A