Evan Stark (March 10, 1942 – March 18, 2024) was an American sociologist. He developed the concept of "coercive control", a type of abuse likened to kidnapping or slavery when compared to more commonly occurring abuse.[1][2]

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  1. ^ Sandomir, Richard (April 11, 2024). "Evan Stark, 82, Dies; Broadened Understanding of Domestic Violence". The New York Times. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  2. ^ "Evan Stark obituary | Domestic violence | The Guardian". amp.theguardian.com. Retrieved April 12, 2024.