Summary:
In this episode we begin to cover the ins and outs of coercive control; what it is and how you can protect yourself from it after you’ve separated.
You don’t want to miss:
- What is coercive control?
- What does Jess Hill say about coercive control?
- How coercive control can continue after you’ve left.
- If you need a domestic violence order for protection
- What are the rules and laws for coercive control in australia.
- How can the police help you?
- The changes in the law to coercive control in Australia
- How to report coercive control
- How to stay safe if you are in a coercive control relationship
- Can the abuse continue after separation?
- Is stalking illegal?
- How are institutions and government agencies being used to continue coercive control.
- A family lawyers opinion on coercive control in queensland
- Recent domestic violence deaths and how to use your voice to make changes in QLD and Australia.
- What are the trigger moments for coercive control and domestic violence?
Links and resources:
- Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thedivorcecourse
- Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thedivorcecoursepodcast
- Jess Hill See what you made me do book
- shut-up-she-s-talking podcast a tale of two pandemics
Queensland Government Links
DV - Guide to completing an application for a protection order
- This will open (www.courts.qld.gov.au)
- These videos explain the court process for applying or responding to domestic violence orders.
- Going to court as an applicant
- This will open (www.courts.qld.gov.au)
If you need emergency help you can also contact:
- Police on 000
- DVConnect Womensline on 1800 811 811 (24 hours, 7 days a week) Note: This number is not recorded on your phone bill
- DV Connect Mensline on 1800 600 636
- National DV line on 1800 737 732.
- WOMEN'S SHELTER SERVICE About Women's Shelters
- LEGAL AID: https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au
- Mensline Australia 1300 789 978
- Kids Help Line 1800 551 800
- Aboriginal Family Domestic Violence Hotline 1800 019 123
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