Coercive control describes a pattern of behaviour used by a perpetrator to gain power in a relationship. To do so, they erode their partner’s autonomy and self-worth. These behaviours create invisible chains that trap the victim in the relationship, scared to stay and terrified to leave.  In my opinion, when it comes to domestic violence, the concept of coercive control should be central to the discussion. For that reason, I’m joined by award-winning criminal behavioural analyst and expert on domestic violence, Laura Richards, who spearheaded pioneering law reform in the UK, criminalizing stalking and coercive control, to help decode the mechanisms of coercive control. Links: thelaurarichards.com crime-analyst.com dashriskchecklist.com youtube.com/@crimeanalyst Twitter: @laurarichards99, @thecrimeanalyst, @realcrimeprofil Instagram: @laurarichards999, @crimeanalyst, @realcrimeprofile