Another Quote by Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall
“People haven't really acknowledged the issues of coercive control, which can be terrifying, it really is one person's word against another.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Awareness Forum on Domestic Abuse, 2020
Coercive control is often invisible, making it hard to prove and address.
In simple terms: Control can be hidden and terrifying.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge subtle abuse.
Themes
abuse
law
psychology
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
advocacy
educational
When to use this quote
- relationships
- legal proceedings
- mental health counseling
Key Concepts
coercive control
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence can help prove coercive control?
- How can society better support victims?
A Different Perspective
Legal systems often lack clear definitions for coercive control.
![“Some who support [more] coercive strategies assume that children will run wild if they are not controlled. However, the children for whom this is true typically turn out to be those accustomed to being controlled— those who are not trusted, given explanations, encouraged to think for themselves…” quote by Alfie Kohn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8de/alfie-kohn-7728_assuming_some-who-support-more-coercive-strategie_1697882.jpg)
