Shining the Light on Coercive Control See It. Survive It. Change It. - Paperback

by Rebecca S. J. Stuttard (Author), Melissa Maher (Editor)

Understanding Coercive Control is more than a book -it is an exploration of

the hidden patterns of power and control that shape lives. With practical tools

and deeply personal insights, Rebecca takes readers inside the reality of

coercive control - its hidden patterns, its impact, and the paths toward

freedom. She invites readers to walk alongside her as she tries to make sense of

it.

Rebecca is uniquely placed to write this. She holds a Master's Degree in Social

Work and is currently completing a Juris Doctor to become a lawyer. She has

worked in various government and non-government roles, including youth

justice, community services, and therapeutic practice. Today, she specialises in

domestic and family violence as both a therapist and an advocate.

Rebecca also writes as someone who has lived it - surviving abuse, coercive

control, and the shortcomings of the system itself. She brings both professional

expertise and lived experience to every page.

This follows her first published work, which sparked controversy and was

withdrawn from sale after warnings of possible legal consequences if she

refused to comply. Rather than silencing her, that experience strengthened her

resolve to speak out about coercive control and systemic injustice.

If you want to understand coercive control, protect the people you care about,

or be part of reforming the system that has let families down, this book is for you.