Coercive control is when someone tries to take away your freedom by controlling what you do, who you see, or how you live, often using threats, pressure, or isolation to make you feel trapped. Coercive control can happen in intimate relationships, between family members or even within close friendships.

Before completing this survey had you heard of the term 'coercive control'?

	%
Yes, and I knew what it meant	29
Yes, but I was unsure what it meant	19
No, I had never heard of the term	53

 

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Results for men and women

	%
	Male	Female
Yes, and I knew what it meant	25	31
Yes, but I was unsure what it meant	19	19
No, I had never heard of the term	56	51

 

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Results for people of different religions

	%
	Catholic	Protestant	No religion
Yes, and I knew what it meant	29	23	32
Yes, but I was unsure what it meant	17	20	19
No, I had never heard of the term	53	57	49

 

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