Get Domestic Violence Division - Joseph E. Smith

In this model, “coercive controlling violence,” used to establish and maintain power and control over the partner, stands in contrast to the more commonly reported “situational couple violence,” referring to that which is used within the context of a specific conflict and without the motivation of power and control.

These broad sociological theories include strain theory, which suggests that social structures and relationships produce frustrations that cause some people to react with violence; social dis- organization theory, which posits that physical factors in the neighborhood environment cause social conditions that create ...

The concept of coercive control was developed by Professor Evan Stark, a sociologist and forensic social worker, who defined it as a 'pattern of domination that includes tactics to isolate, degrade, exploit and control' a person, 'as well as to frighten them or hurt them physically'.

Types of coercive control Isolating you from your family or friends. Controlling what you eat, wear, or do. Controlling who you are allowed to see or spend time with. Preventing you from accessing support. Gaslighting. Monitoring your behaviour (online or in person) Tracking you, for example, using your phone or car.