CrimeCon 2026

What if the most dangerous crimes don’t start with violence… but with influence? Coercive control usually doesn’t look like chains and locked doors -- it looks like paperwork, pressure, isolation from outside support, and a slow tightening and shrinking of options -- until “leaving” feels impossible.
In this revealing session, Criminologist Mike King exposes the same psychological control playbook used by cult leaders, political movements, corporations, and even inside families. He’ll break down how manipulators disguise control as “protection,” and how ordinary systems can get twisted into tools of domination. King will lay out the red flags of coercive control so you can spot unhealthy behavior early and reduce your risk of victimization. You’ll walk away with practical tools to help protect yourself and the people you care about, before it’s too late.