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Mums In Need - Confronting Coercive Control
Mums In Need (MIN) is a unique support service for mothers suffering ongoing coercive control after separation from an abusive partner. We are working to move away from stereotypes and misconceptions around what a victim looks like and raise awareness about coercive control's multifaceted reality.

Domestic abuse is always underpinned by intimate terrorism, the emotional and psychological elements of coercive control which shatter lives. Violence is just one piece of the jigsaw that makes up a complex pattern of abuse; it is the iceberg's visible tip. Mums In Need recognises that what happens beyond physical violence is largely unseen by other services, with many victims falling through the cracks. Mums In Need (MIN) have a great deal of experience and knowledge about emotional abuse in relationships, as well as having an understanding of how to navigate your way through the family justice system. We aim to help survivors feel confident and in control of their situation and provide them with the tools to understand what they can do to help themselves and their children when negotiating these challenges and build their independence.