Abusive power and control
Rosie Duffield MP shared her experience of coercive control in the House of Commons – and it resonated with women who've been there, too.
The Labour MP received a standing ovation after sharing her moving account during debate on Domestic Abuse Bill.
“Coercive control is designed to subjugate and dominate, not merely to hurt."
My father's violence seemed to come out of nowhere. But we later understood that he killed my mother and sister as an ultimate act of control over all of our lives
The Metropolitan Police Services have launched two videos which will play in GP offices across London, in an effort to increase awareness around domestic abuse. The videos highlight physical abuse, but also draw attention to coercive control, a form of psychological abuse. The videos are a part of a 16-day campaign to bring awareness around domestic abuse against women. An estimated 1.2 million women in the UK experienced domestic abuse between 2017-and 2018.
Unfortunately, it is all too often assumed that domestic abuse mainly happens to young women
Theresa May promised to support a campaign in memory of Natalie Lewis-Hoyle.
It’s time for all women to be free. It’s time to change the law