Coercive Control is the Foundation of Most Domestic Abuse
In this thought-provoking video, we explore the chilling reality that Coercive Control serves as the bedrock of countless cases of domestic abuse. As we navigate through this harrowing topic, I shed light on the insidious tactics employed by abusers to maintain dominance and power over their victims, often manipulating their emotions, isolating them from support systems, and exercising relentless control over their daily lives.
Coercive Control is the Foundation of Most Domestic Abuse
Understanding Coercive Control
In this segment, the speaker delves into the concept of coercive control within relationships, emphasizing its non-physical nature and the insidious ways it erodes autonomy and power dynamics.
Exploring Coercive Control
- Coercive control is defined as a form of abuse centered around power and control dynamics rather than physical violence.
- Coercive behaviors include gaslighting, manipulation, threats, and creating consequences for expressing disagreement.
- Signs of coercive control can manifest subtly through isolation tactics, mockery disguised as jokes, and emotional manipulation.
Impact on Victims
- Victims may experience a push-pull dynamic leading to a trauma bond with the abuser.
- Children in such environments are not just witnesses but victims themselves, learning to regulate behavior out of fear and experiencing emotional invalidation.
Recognizing Abuse Dynamics
- Lack of personal power within a relationship indicates problematic dynamics that extend to child abuse.