AM welcomes campaign to help people identify coercive control in relationships  (Published 18/1/2019)

Aberavon’s Assembly Member David Rees has backed a powerful Welsh Government campaign to help people identify controlling behaviour in relationships. The Welsh Government today launched a new video promoting “This is Not Love. #ThisIsControl”, Live Fear Free Campaign https://beta.gov.wales/this-is-control

 

Coercive control is when a person with whom you are personally connected with, repeatedly behaves in a way which makes you feel controlled, dependent, isolated, humiliated or scared.

The following types of behaviour are common examples of coercive control:

  • Isolating you from your friends and family
  • Controlling how much money you have and how you spend it
  • Repeatedly putting you down, calling you names or telling you that you are worthless
  • Monitoring your activities and your movements
  • Threatening to harm or kill you or your child
  • Threatening to publish information about you or to report you to the police or the authorities
  • Damaging your property or household goods
  • Forcing you to take part in criminal activity or child abuse
  • Isolating you from sources of support

David Rees AM said “Controlling behaviour is a form of abuse. These behaviours, such as isolating someone from their family or friends, are often very subtle and can be hard to identify. If you see the signs, seek help.”

“Coercive control is a criminal offence. If you, a family member or a friend, are in a controlling relationship, you can contact the Live Fear Free Helpline for 24 hour free advice and support on 0808 8010 800.”

“I welcome this initiative from the Welsh Government and urge residents to watch and share this video”

***ENDS***



SUBSCRIBE FOR EMAIL UPDATES
Keep Updated
Subscribe to my email newsletter to get the latest news on Welsh Government investment and my campaigns in Aberavon.
Subscribe
I agree to the Privacy Policy and to receive email updates.
SUBSCRIBE FOR EMAIL UPDATES
Keep Updated
Subscribe to my email newsletter to get the latest news on Welsh Government investment and my campaigns in Aberavon.
Subsribe
I agree to the Privacy Policy and to receive email updates.
We use cookies to improve your overall site experience. This includes personalising content, analysing site usage, and to assist in our marketing efforts. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies and Privacy Policy.
Contact Details
Privacy Policy
Accept
We use cookies to improve your overall site experience. This includes personalising content, analysing site usage, and to assist in our marketing efforts. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies and Privacy Policy.
Accept