The project focuses on coercive control (CC) as a specific pattern of abuse in intimate partnerships. Its primary aim is to systematically examine CC in terms of its conceptualization and how it is understood, perceived and addressed within the Czech Republic (CR)—both in the criminal justice system and among the general public—while considering the influence of gender dynamics. Barriers and challenges in recognizing and addressing CC under the current Czech legal framework are analysed, with comparative insights from countries, primarily the United Kingdom (UK), where CC is explicitly criminalized—unlike in the CR. Using a mixed methods approach, the project combines conceptual and legal analysis with qualitative and quantitative empirical research, including content analysis of court judgments, interviews with professionals and a public perception survey.
The team plans to organize an international conference on coercive control in Prague (early 2028) – sign up HERE to receive updates.
The website is under construction, more information and project outcomes will be added soon…