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

Coercive control isn’t “invisible abuse.” It’s the foundation of all abuse — the slow, intentional erosion of autonomy, safety, and connection. 💔 Many abusers don’t need to use violence — their psychological tactics work just as well. And when children are caught in it, their painful words or behaviors aren’t rebellion — they’re survival. In this video, Dr. Christine Cocchiola — researcher, advocate, and protective parent — shares how narcissistic abuse and coercive control intersect, and why u

Coercive control will become a criminal offence in Queensland next year, carrying a maximum sentence of up to 14 years in jail, but survivors fear police won't be equipped to respond. | ABC News

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