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COERCIVE CONTROL [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-04-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Social Problems
- Sociology of the Family
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- coercive control
1, record 1, English, coercive%20control
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Coercive control ... refers to a systematic pattern of behavior that establishes dominance over another person through intimidation, isolation, and terror-inducting violence or threats of violence ... Through systematic restrictions on freedom and independence, individuals experiencing coercive control are often isolated from friends, family, or other support systems; entrapped within the relationship due to financial, logistical, social, or emotional barriers to escaping; and fearful for not only their own safety but that of family members and other people in their network ... 2, record 1, English, - coercive%20control
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Problèmes sociaux
- Sociologie de la famille
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- contrôle coercitif
1, record 1, French, contr%C3%B4le%20coercitif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le concept de contrôle coercitif, qui fait référence à une dynamique où un aggresseur met en place une série de stratégies violentes et non violentes dont les effets cumulatifs sont le contrôle de la victime et la privation de sa liberté. Mises en commun, ces stratégies constituent un schéma de comportements [...] de l'agresseur. 2, record 1, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20coercitif
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contrôle coercitif : désignation publiée au Journal officiel de la République française le 19 décembre 2025. 3, record 1, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20coercitif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-11-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Family Law (common law)
- Social Problems
- Sociology of the Family
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- coercive control
1, record 2, English, coercive%20control
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term "coercive control" describes a pattern of abusive behaviours used to control or dominate a family member or intimate partner. 2, record 2, English, - coercive%20control
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit de la famille (common law)
- Problèmes sociaux
- Sociologie de la famille
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- contrôle coercitif
1, record 2, French, contr%C3%B4le%20coercitif
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contrôle coercitif : désignation normalisée par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 2, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20coercitif
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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