'I had to investigate my own abuse case because the police failed me'

After being failed by the police, a survivor of coercive control named Caroline had to investigate her own abuse case, gathering evidence against her ex-partner who psychologically and physically abused her. The BBC's investigation revealed disparities in how police forces in England and Wales handle coercive or controlling behavior cases, with some being ill-equipped in identifying and understanding the offense. Despite the introduction of a new risk assessment process to help identify coercive control patterns, challenges persist, emphasizing the need for radical change in police attitudes and responses to domestic abuse cases.