Understanding Coercive Control: 7 Signs You’re Being Manipulated Coercive control is a form of abuse where someone dominates your life through fear, manipulation, and isolation — without needing physical violence. It’s about controlling every aspect of your life, slowly eroding your confidence, independence, and freedom. This behaviour is not just arguing or being mean; it’s a persistent pattern designed to keep you under their influence. Recognising the signs is the first step toward reclaiming

Jess Hill, the journalist behind the book and documentary series See What You Made Me Do, discusses how criminalising coercive control would impact the lives of victim survivors. | Q A