This is the fourth episode in our podcast series exploring domestic violence in Australia. In this episode, Bridget takes a deep dive into coercive control with criminal lawyers - Helen Shaw and Hayley Dean.

Timestamps:

• 2:41 - Background to coercive control
• 8:17 - What the law says
• 14:19 - Defences and limitations to the offence
• 20:26 - Changes to bail, AVOs and other legislation
• 32:21 - Case study of victim misidentification
• 40:58 - Tips for gathering evidence
• 44: 19 - Victim misplaced loyalty
• 47:37 - Additional support community workers can provide

Helpful apps mentioned in this podcast:

• Empower you
• Arc

Links to support services for people experiencing domestic and family violence are below.

• 1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732 – a free and confidential national counselling service for sexual assault and domestic and family violence. 1800respect.org.au
• 1800 656 463 NSW Domestic Violence Line–free, confidential counselling and referrals for women experiencing domestic and family violence.
• 1800 424 017 for anyone who has experienced sexual assault, recently or in the past, also for family members professionals and others impacted.
• 1800 943 539 – 24/7 sexual, domestic and family violence helpline for anyone whose life has been impacted by domestic or family violence.
• 1800 385 578 - Full Stop Australia – provides counselling for people whose lives have been impacted by violence and abuse. fullstop.org.au
• 1800 211 028 – 24/7 for adult survivors of childhood institutional sexual abuse. Helping anyone accessing the Redress scheme or alternative compensation.
• 13 92 76 – 13 YARN – 24/7 support for mob feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. 13yarn.org.au
• Well Mob - wellmob.org.au social, emotional and cultural wellbeing online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• 1800 497 212 – A free, confidential service available 24/7 for anyone from the LGBTQI+ community whose life has been impacted by sexual, domestic and/or family violence.
• Say it out loud - sayitoutloud.org.au a national service for LGBTQ+ communities and service professionals working with people who have experienced sexual, domestic and/or family violence
• 1300 766 491 – 7 days pw service for anyone in Australia whose life has been impacted by men’s use of violence or abusive behaviours.

Useful websites:

• Our Watch | Quick facts about violence against women
• Domestic Violence Prevention Centre: support and resources
• https://www.respect.gov.au
• Family and domestic violence - Services Australia

Music: What a day by bhzimmy

Transcript: Download the transcript

Disclaimer: This podcast episode is general information only and cannot be relied on as legal advice. The information is accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. If you need assistance about a particular situation, contact our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 888 529.

Please send questions, comments and feedback to cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au