Understanding Coercive Control

Women’s Safety Services SA (WSSSA) is South Australia’s leading specialist in providing an integrated response to women and children experiencing domestic and family violence.  As part of this work, we offer practice and skill-based training around recognising and responding to domestic and family violence.Our training draws upon the latest domestic and family violence research and practice frameworks, and is suitable for social workers, employees in the public sector, community workers, students and people that work closely with children and families.We believe domestic violence is everybody’s business and that all layers of society should continue to strive for its elimination. By taking part in our training, you will be upskilling yourself to better support women experiencing domestic and family violence within the scope of your professional practice.We are also able to book training sessions specifically for your workplace. If you are interested, please contact us at training@womenssafetyservices.com.au

Women's Safety Services SA

Develop an understanding of coercive control within the context of domestic and family violence

Domestic and Family Violence Training - Sem 2 2025

Expand your professional skills in recognising and responding to domestic and family violence with one of Women's Safety Services SA evidence-based training courses

As a primary responder to domestic and family violence, or someone who otherwise works directly with families, you will almost certainly encounter situations where a person is subjecting their partner or former partner to coercive control. Coercive control might be more difficult to recognise than physical violence, but it can be just as dangerous for those subjected to it.This course will develop your understanding of what coercive control is, what behaviours it can involve, why it is so harmful to victims, and what the key elements in providing a helpful response to people subjected to coercive control.WHO: for service providers working with families to learn how to recognise and identify coercive control.PRIOR KNOWLEDGE: none.DURATION: [6 hours]