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

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