It's the abuse that doesn't leave a physical mark but leaves victims humiliated, threatened and frightened. It's coercive control.

Coauthored with Pamela J. Miller, JD., MSW. Coercive control and the severe abuse professionals refer to as “torture” can occur in intimate partner relationships and also in parent-child relationships ...

Coercive control refers to a pattern of controlling behaviors that create an unequal power dynamic in a relationship. These behaviors give the perpetrator power over their partner, making it difficult ...

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Coercive abuse is common, can escalate to violence in a heartbeat, and can be lethal. One survivor shares her story in the hope it will shed light on warning signs and increase understanding. She ...

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