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Things I’ve learnt that have enabled a much better understanding of #coercivecontrol

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On evidence:

People will focus all their attention on the minutiae but you need to look at it in context- at the big picture.
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On people:

The "halo effect" is deeply underestimated.

This is when one trait of a person or thing is used to make an overall judgment of that person or thing. It supports rapid decisions, even if biased ones.
#unconsciousbias
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Part 17: The Domestic Homicide Timeline by @JMoncktonSmith

This thread is dedicated to research by Dr Monckton Smith, which looks at an 8 stage relationship progression.

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The link to the full research is here:
eprints.glos.ac.uk/6896/1/6896%20…

Please read and share to understand about #coercivecontrol and escalation.
Women account for around 82% of victims in Intimate Partner Homicide ( mostly being heterosexual relationships involving a male perpetrator) whereas global homicide statistics show that men dominate as both perpetrators AND victims of homicide (95% and 80%).
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Part 15: How to Avoid a Relationship with Coercive Control

Abusers look for certain qualities in a future victim.
Know the signs to protect yourself from manipulation.
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1. People Pleaser

Do you have a need to please others and a need for their approval.
Do you put the needs of others before yours?
Do you do what other people want or expect of you?
If so, all of these qualities will make you more attractive to abusers.
If a person’s self esteem is tied up with pleasing others and being seen as nice, that is a quality that an abuser will exploit.
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