The subtle signs of coercive control to watch out for. Made by BBC Ideas in partnership with The Open University https://connect.open.ac.uk/ #BBCIdeas #CoerciveControl #Control #Relationships Details of support for some of the issues raised in this video are available at the BBC Action Line: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ | BBC One

Predatory parents don’t “accidentally” create chaos — they use coercive control, narcissistic traits, and manipulation to pull everyone into their narrative, including our children. These patterns are intentional: grandiosity, victimhood, false empathy, DARVO, and the constant recruiting of others to reinforce their story. And yes — they know exactly how to work the systems around us. If you’re seeing your child repeat their words or align with their version of events, please remember: this is a

Coercive control – it’s not our story Aboriginal culture is strong with stories, but this story is not part of us. When he gets jealous a lot and makes you feel shame, over and over, it’s called coercive control and it’s not part of our culture. This campaign was created with Aboriginal people, for Aboriginal people, using cultural storytelling practices at the heart. https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-communities/aboriginal-family-safety | Ngaarda Media