Coercive control - was I ignored because I’m a man?

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It wasn't long before her controlling behaviour started to creep in. 'Jack' - not his real name - says his ex-girlfriend belittled him and monitored his every move, leading him to isolate from friends and family. In this episode of 5 Minutes On, Jack's been telling BBC investigative reporter Anna Collinson why, despite coercive control being made a crime nearly a decade ago, he believes authorities missed the red flags in his case. If you've been affected by any of the topics discussed in this episode, please visit: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline (Image: Getty)