It's a new term used to describe those who are particularly vulnerable to narcissists in relationships and dating: Here's ...

Coercive or controlling behaviour has been placed “on a par” with other domestic abuse offences as part of a new law aiming ...

A campaigner and survivor of domestic abuse has issued a checklist of signs to help identify somebody who is experiencing coercive control. Samantha Billingham, founder of UK-based organisation ...

-Among people who experienced coercive control, close to 42.9 % also report physical violence — meaning controlling behavior often precedes or accompanies more overt assault (according to PMC).

A High Wycombe domestic abuser has been found guilty of coercive and controlling behaviour. Luke Emms, 38, is due to be sentenced at Aylesbury Crown Court on February 26, 2026. He was found guilty on ...

The third week of the Ryan Giggs trial continues on Tuesday, with the record 13-time Premier League champion accused of controlling and coercive behaviour towards his now ex-girlfriend. The former ...

In an intimate relationship, the harmful effects of coercive abuse can often be missed by those enduring—it as well as their therapists. Unlike physical violence which is criminalized with laws and ...

This past October, domestic violence month, was also a time to recognize changes to the legal definition of domestic violence. This year's statutory progress included coercive control in intimate ...

Joseph Thomas, 37, was jailed for 20 months at Basildon Crown Court after being acquitted of rape but convicted of coercive and ...

Writing for HuffPost UK, solicitor general Ellie Reeves MP says the law has transformed the way violence against women and girls is tackled in the last decade.

With that in mind, before we get into discussing sex with a gaslighter, it’s worth a quick clarification of terms.