Marianne Hester

Marianne Hester is a prominent academic and researcher in the field of gender studies and domestic violence, affiliated with the University of Bristol. She has extensively studied the impact of domestic abuse and the intersection of gender, violence, and policy. Hester is known for her advocacy in raising awareness about coercive control and the use of medication as a weapon in domestic abuse situations, a topic she has highlighted in discussions about how abusers manipulate their victims using prescribed drugs. Her work aims to inform policy and practice to better support victims of domestic violence.