The ‘sadistic’ form of coercive abuse becoming increasingly common
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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Coercive abuse is evolving into more insidious forms, with perpetrators exploiting intimate content as leverage for control. Recent cases reveal how individuals weaponize stolen personal materials to manipulate victims into unwanted contact and compliance. Experts warn this psychological tactic represents a disturbing trend in modern abuse patterns, combining digital violations with emotional manipulation to maintain power dynamics and isolation.
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