Abusive behavior is not always obvious. Here are some of the mechanisms controlling individuals use to keep their partners silent and disempowered. When we think of an unhealthy relationship, we often ...

Domestic abuse is insidious, with a few warning signs within a new relationship overlooked in that hazy, rose-tinted euphoric stage of falling in love.

When we think of an unhealthy relationship, we often picture loud fights, sheer manipulation, or clear-cut abuse. But sometimes, controlling behavior is more subtle—it sneaks in quietly, disguised as ...

Three victim-survivors of coercive control have shared their stories to help others spot the signs and act. The Northamptonshire Serious Violence Prevention Partnership (NSVPP) said the "It's Not Love ...

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According to Women’s Aid, a leading charity that tackles domestic abuse against women and girls, There were 43,774 offences of coercive control recorded by the police in England and Wales (excluding ...

There were 49,557 offences of coercive control recorded by the police in England and Wales in the year ending March 2025, according to domestic abuse charity Women’s Aid. This is an increase from ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. [Getty Images] Three victim-survivors of coercive control have shared their stories to help others spot the signs and act. The ...