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How To Recognise The Signs Of Coercive Control

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While domestic violence is a prominent issue in Australia, coercive control is only illegal in one state: Tasmania. Defined as a series of non-physical behaviours including threats, humiliation, monitoring and isolation from friends and family, coercive control can strip a person of their autonomy and self-worth, making it difficult for them to recognise they are being abused and leave the relationship.

Women often describe these non-physical forms of abuse as being severely damaging to their self-esteem, independence and wellbeing.

Here, we list some of the most common signs of coercive control to help you identify if you (or someone you know) is in an abusive relationship:

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