Unmasking the Hidden Chains: Understanding Coercive Control

This episode explores coercive control. In order to break free we first need to understand what’s happening. We look at what it is, learn to recognize the signs, understand impact on the victims, how to break free, recover and heal. 

References:

• https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/mar/08/patriarchy-and-power-how-gender-inequality-underpins-abusive-behaviour
• https://www.netdoctor.co.uk/healthy-living/a26582123/coercive-control/
• https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-what-is-coercive-control-relationships-abuse-resources-help/
• https://www.victimsfirst.gc.ca/res/cor/UCC-CCC/index.html
• https://www.cacp.ca/index.html?asst_id=2365
• https://psychcentral.com/health/coercive-control
• https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/controlling-or-coercive-behaviour-intimate-or-family-relationship
• https://www.tvo.org/article/vagueness-is-a-gift-to-an-abuser-what-the-tories-got-right-and-wrong-on-bill-207