Children who grow up under coercive control are navigating two worlds — one built on fear, and one built on safety. And when they come home dysregulated, explosive, or even aggressive, it’s not because they’re “bad”… it’s because they’re surviving. What you’re seeing is control in the context of no control, just as Dr. Evan Stark describes. Your child is being controlled by the abuser — and simultaneously fearing that if they don’t align, they’ll face the same punishment, rejection, or contempt

Coercive controllers use the weapon of isolation against their targeted victim. They do this in three main ways. They isolate the victim from sources of support, from information, and from the targeted victim’s own thoughts and feelings. #isolate #weaponsofcoercivecontrol #coercivecontroller #Quicksandmodel #coercivecontroltraining | End Coercive Control USA

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

4.8K views · 35 reactions | Coercive control 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 nsw.gov.au/coercive-control. If you need support, contact 1800RESPECT at 1800 737 732 or visit 1800respect.org.au for help, 24/7. #CoerciveControl | NSW Department of Communities and Justice | Facebook