DR PHILIPPA KAYE: It's an insidious form of domestic abuse...
and many don't even realise they're a victim of it. Here are the six warning signs everyone needs to know Coercive control is a crime and it can affect anyone regardless of age or gender READ MORE: My deep concerns about the rise in young women addicted to porn By Dr Philippa Kaye Published: 11:01, 23 June 2024 | Updated: 11:30, 23 June 2024 e-mail View comments Dr Philippa Kaye, GP with a particular interest in women's and sexual health After more than 20 years as a GP, I've sadly come to know the subtle signs of domestic abuse. And while physical violence is one form it can take, it's not the only way in which it manifests.
I'm talking about coercive control. An abuser who does this might monitor their partner's social media, texts and calls, dictate what they can eat, when they exercise, who they can see and how much money they spend. Domestic abuse is defined as any controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, or violence.
It can be physical, psychological, sexual, emotional, financial and more. And whatever form it takes, it is a crime . Despite this, the World Health Organization reports a third of women globally are directly affected by domestic abuse.
One in six men in England and Wales will be affected in their lifetime, according to the latest Government figures. Just as anyone can be affected, anyone can also be the perpetrator. The problem is, in some cases, it's not entirely obvious, even to the vic.
