It has been 10 years since coercive control became a criminal offence in England and Wales, but it can still be hard to identify.

"I'm sat here as living proof you will be able to stand again," says one survivor.

Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info It is an insidious form of domestic abuse where victims ...

There were 49,557 offences of coercive control recorded by the police in England and Wales in the year ending March 2025, according to domestic abuse charity Women’s Aid. This is an increase from ...

It is an insidious form of domestic abuse where victims can be controlled, isolated or intimidated by their partner as a form of control. Many victims of coercive control can be unaware the abuse has ...

Love bombing is considered to be an abuse tactic wherein one person showers the other with affection, compliments, gifts, and attention in order to gain their trust and control or manipulate them. The ...

When we think of an unhealthy relationship, we often picture loud fights, sheer manipulation, or clear-cut abuse. But sometimes, controlling behavior is more subtle—it sneaks in quietly, disguised as ...