Employment and Education Sabotage

Definition

Interfering with the target's ability to obtain, maintain, or benefit from work or education.

How it operates

Preventing the target from working or studying. Harassing the target at work or school. Controlling transport or childcare so employment becomes impossible. Causing job loss through repeated interference. Undermining educational progress.

Function

Block independent income and credentials that could support exit or autonomy.

Harm

Lost earnings, interrupted education or training, damaged professional reputation, and increased dependence.

Why this is coercive control

Ordinary discussion of work or school schedules without interference or punishment. The conduct here blocks independent income and credentials that could support exit or autonomy.

Constructed example

“You only went back to college so you can meet more men. You don't need more money. I provide enough.”

Fictitious. Written to illustrate the behavior. Not a case.