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Coercive Control

Inconsistent and emotionally focused, coercive control can be hard to spot. We all need to become more aware of how it works.

Last updated: 13 May 2026

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Understanding coercive control as elder abuse

Inconsistent and emotionally focused, coercive control can be hard to spot.

Coercive Control Video

Inconsistent and emotionally focused, coercive control can be hard to spot. This short video explains what Coercive Control is, what it looks like and has information to help older people respond to this form of elder abuse.