Common Tactics Used in Coercive Control
Coercive control involves a series of tactics that aim to dominate and restrict the victim’s autonomy. These tactics are often subtle at first, gradually increasing until the victim feels trapped and helpless. Understanding these behaviours is crucial for recognising coercive control and seeking support.
Our Coercive Control Course at Family Violence Mindset Solutions educates individuals on these tactics, helping them build awareness and resilience.
Tactics Commonly Used in Coercive Control
- Isolation – Abusers isolate victims from friends, family, and any support network, leaving them emotionally dependent on the abuser.
- Financial Control – The abuser may restrict access to finances, controlling spending, or even withholding money to create dependency.
- Intimidation and Threats – Using intimidation or veiled threats, the abuser reinforces their power and instils fear in the victim.
- Gaslighting – Manipulating the victim’s perception of reality, often by denying events or lying, leads the victim to question their memory and sanity.
- Surveillance and Monitoring – Abusers may track or monitor the victim’s activities, phone usage, and whereabouts to assert control.
Our comprehensive course at Family Violence Mindset Solutions provides tools and resources for understanding these tactics and reclaiming independence. Learn more about our educational resources on coercive control.
Empowering Survivors to Identify Coercive Tactics
Recognising these tactics is the first step toward breaking free. Family Violence Mindset Solutions is here to provide education and support in navigating coercive control. Contact us to explore our resources on overcoming manipulation and control.