Ep 325: Coercive Control: A Child’s Unthinkable Journey with David Challen, Part 2

In part 2 David speaks candidly about his experience, excavating the patterns he now recognises, the behaviours that were normalised at the time, and the lasting effect of living with a coercively controlling father. Together, Laura and David examine the subtle and often missed warning signs, the insidious nature of coercive control, why recognising these patterns in law is critical to prevention, protection and saving lives and how men can be part of the solution in changing this behaviour. David also recently joined Laura for a Crime Analyst Squad exclusive live event. David dives deeper into his experiences, sharing a photo which depicts what life was like living with his father, and more information about his mother’s murder trial. JOIN the Crime Analyst Squad now and listen using a new special promo to mark the two-year anniversary of the Squad: 50% off annual membership for new members and Ringleaders. Use code 6D923 Clip Sources Buy David’s Book The Unthinkable: For more insight and knowledge, advocacy and professional development join The Crime Analyst Squad. It’s a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events. More Training Info: Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website Leave a 5* Review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Ep 325: Coercive Control: A Child’s Unthinkable Journey with David Challen, Part 2 is an episode from Crime Analyst.

This episode is 51:03 long.

This episode was published on Apr 6, 2026.

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