0-Coercion and control report with pics FINAL
Coercion and control are used in both domestic and financial abuse. There are also differences in how agencies approach these concerns, and we seek to highlight this to learn from and utilise best practice.
Coercion and control are used in both domestic and financial abuse. There are also differences in how agencies approach these concerns, and we seek to highlight this to learn from and utilise best practice.
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Contents<br />
Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 4<br />
Definitions .................................................................................................................................. 5<br />
The power of coercion <strong>and</strong> <strong>control</strong> ............................................................................................ 6<br />
Gaslighting <strong>and</strong> distorted reality ................................................................................................ 8<br />
Bombardment of the victim <strong>and</strong> visceral responses ................................................................. 9<br />
Where the abuse takes place & who perpetrators are ............................................................. 9<br />
Victim blaming <strong>and</strong> shaming .................................................................................................... 10<br />
Vulnerable circumstances <strong>and</strong> repeat victims ......................................................................... 12<br />
How we talk to victims ............................................................................................................. 13<br />
Case study ‘Tom’ ...................................................................................................................... 14<br />
Reporting .................................................................................................................................. 15<br />
Cost <strong>and</strong> public health implications ......................................................................................... 16<br />
Adult social care role <strong>and</strong> challenges ....................................................................................... 18<br />
Successful ways of working ...................................................................................................... 21<br />
Police role <strong>and</strong> challenges ........................................................................................................ 23<br />
Trading st<strong>and</strong>ards role <strong>and</strong> challenges .................................................................................... 23<br />
Practical changes we can make ............................................................................................... 24<br />
Multi agency tools .................................................................................................................... 24<br />
Safeguarding boards ................................................................................................................ 25<br />
Conclusion ................................................................................................................................ 27<br />
References ................................................................................................................................ 28<br />
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