181K views · 1.8K reactions | The subtle signs of coercive control to watch out for. Made by BBC Ideas in partnership with The Open University https://connect.open.ac.uk/ #BBCIdeas #CoerciveControl #Control #Relationships Details of support for some of the issues raised in this video are available at the BBC Action Line: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ | BBC | Facebook

Aboriginal culture is strong with stories, but this story is not part of us. If someone is controlling and does something bad over and over, it can make you feel scared, shame and no good. This is coercive control and it’s not part of our culture. This campaign was created with Aboriginal people, for Aboriginal people, using cultural storytelling practices at the heart. | WA Government | Facebook

One of the most painful moments for survivors is realizing the danger didn’t stop with them. When adult survivors see their abuser later surrounded by children — grandchildren, nieces, nephews — alarm bells go off in the body for a reason. Child sexual abuse is patterned, not accidental. And the warning signs are often there long before anyone wants to name them. 🚩 Sudden refusal to see a coach or caregiver 🚩 Unexplained UTIs 🚩 Abrupt changes in behavior after trips or time away 🚩 Extreme at

#CoerciveControl is when someone repeatedly hurts, scares or isolates another person to control them. It’s domestic abuse and can cause serious harm. Know the signs, learn more at dcjnsw.info/CoerciveControl If you need support, contact 1800RESPECT at 1800 737 732 or visit 1800respect.org.au for help, 24/7. | NSW Department of Communities and Justice

Many of us find it difficult to spot the signs of abuse. Coercive control can happen gradually, making it feel 'normal'. 💬 We hope this advert will raise awareness and start important conversations about controlling behaviour in relationships. Greater awareness and understanding of the behaviours that make up coercive control means that more people will be able to identify it, prevent it and prosecute it. — Farah Nazeer, chief executive at Women's Aid. If something doesn't feel right in your re

Coercive control isn’t always physical. It’s a pattern of domination — a mix of overt acts and subtle manipulation that slowly erodes a person’s freedom and sense of self. Marie and her children lived in fear for years. No bruises. No hospital visits. And because of that, they weren’t seen as victims. Yet what they endured was abuse — constant control, isolation, and fear. If a stranger did these things, it would be a crime. But behind closed doors, coercive control often goes unseen and unpunis

The subtle signs of coercive control to watch out for. Made by BBC Ideas in partnership with The Open University https://connect.open.ac.uk/ #BBCIdeas #CoerciveControl #Control #Relationships Details of support for some of the issues raised in this video are available at the BBC Action Line: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ | BBC One