Coercive behaviour
Controlling, threatening, pressuring, or intimidating conduct that restricts another person's choices or safety in a domestic or family context.
Definition
Coercive behaviour can appear as a pattern rather than one isolated incident. It may involve threats, isolation, monitoring, financial control, intimidation, forced decisions, child-related pressure, or conduct linked to domestic violence. The practical review should record dates, messages, witnesses, financial records, safety concerns, children affected, protection-order papers, and any police or support-service contact.
Key takeaways
Controlling, threatening, pressuring, or intimidating conduct that restricts another person's choices or safety in a domestic or family context.
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Controlling, threatening, pressuring, or intimidating conduct that restricts another person's choices or safety in a domestic or family context.
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