Kogan Counseling Services has over 30 years experience helping people navigate the effects and issues that occur with all types of domestic violence. We will help you regain your strength and power in your life.
Definition
Defining Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain control over another intimate partner. Domestic violence occurs when a person consistently aims to control their partner through physical, sexual, verbal, financial, spiritual, legal, or emotional abuse.
Definition
What is Coercive Control?
Coercive control is a pattern of behavior that limits someone’s freedom, like being able to say what they want or interact with whoever they choose. It is a style of behavior that underlies nearly all forms of domestic, both intentional and targeted. Coercive control may include a mix of various forms of abuse like repeated physical violence, intimidation, sexual degradation, financial abuse, threats, monitoring and shaming meant to generate fear, dependence, and isolation. Intimidation is a key part of coercive control. It can last for months or even years and is meant to imply that the abuser is always near. Over time, it robs victims of their very identities.
