Coercive Control is a Crime not a Conflict
Behind every "unreported" crime is a "pattern" unrecognised. Law begins where perception ends.
Where silence hides harm, law must find language. Recognition is protection.
Justice is not what we feel — it’s what we prove. Awareness is the first evidence of freedom.
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What is Coercive Control?
Coercive control is a pattern of behaviour where one person dominates another through fear, isolation, or manipulation. It’s not about single incidents — it’s a course of conduct designed to remove someone’s autonomy, often without leaving visible scars.
Why is coercive control now being recognised in law?
Because evidence shows emotional and psychological abuse can be as destructive as physical violence.
New laws in New South Wales (from 2024) and South Australia (from 2027) make coercive control a standalone offence — recognising that freedom and safety are inseparable.
Is coercive control a gendered issue?
It’s not limited to one gender. While women are statistically more affected, anyone — men, women, or non-binary people — can be victims or perpetrators.
The Foundation takes a genderless, evidence-based approach focused on behaviour, not identity.
How is coercive control different from normal relationship conflict?
Conflict involves equality and choice. Coercive control removes both — it’s one-sided, intentional, and designed to keep the other person small, fearful, or dependent. In conflict, both voices matter; in control, only one does.
Why do victims stay or not report?
Because coercive control reprograms perception.
Victims are often made to doubt their own reality, fear disbelief, or depend on the abuser for stability.
Leaving is not just walking away — it’s breaking psychological captivity.
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