Coercive Control Survivor Resources & Information
This page is dedicated to providing survivors of coercive control, and those who support them, with access to trusted, trauma-informed information and resources.
If you are a survivor, you are welcome and encouraged to share these resources with your therapist, advocate, social worker, or other support professional. Coercive control remains a developing area of awareness in many fields, and your provider may not have received formal training on it. WomenSV has specialized in this issue for over 15 years and is committed to bridging that gap in understanding.
If you're a concerned friend, family member or ally, these resources can also help you recognize signs of coercive control and offer informed, compassionate support to someone you care about. Please feel free to share them with anyone who may benefit.
An important note:
WomenSV is an educational center, not a crisis center!
WomenSV does not provide shelter services or legal assistance.
If you are urgently in need of immediate assistance, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-7233 or contact your local DV agency for support.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 988.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911.
Directory of Resources
Browse our searchable directory of support services, organizations and other resources by need or location.
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Searching for domestic violence support groups online?
Take a look at our list of virtual support groups for survivors of coercive control and domestic abuse.
Safety Planning Guides
Get downloadable safety planning guides designed to help survivors before, during and after escaping an abusive relationship.
Understanding and Documenting Coercive Control
Learn how to recognize and report coercive control and domestic abuse with our online workshop for survivors, advocates, service providers and allies.
How to Help Someone You Care About
Are you concerned that someone you care about may be experiencing domestic abuse?
Start with these tips from Ruth Darlene, Founder and Executive Director of WomenSV.
Articles
Empower yourself with educational articles about coercive control, domestic violence and different forms of domestic abuse.
