Certificate of Recognising and Responding to Coercive Control
Changing Lives and Creating a Bright Future for Your Clients
This 2-day intensive course, takes a person-centred approach and traumainformed care to provide essential training for professionals in mental health, social services, allied health sectors and community mental health care. It equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills to recognise and respond to coercive control—a form of psychological abuse often found in domestic violence situations.
This 2-day intensive course is designed for professionals working in social services, healthcare, and community support roles. The course will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to recognise and effectively respond to coercive control in domestic and family violence situations, with a specific focus on the new laws in New South Wales (NSW).
Day 1: Understanding Coercive Control
Module 1: Introduction to Coercive Control
Topics Covered:
Definition and characteristics of coercive control.
Difference between coercive control and other forms of domestic violence.
Understanding the psychological impact on victims.
Learning Outcomes:
Define coercive control and differentiate it from other forms of abuse.
Understand the psychological and emotional impacts of coercive control on victims.
Module 2: Legal Framework in NSW
Topics Covered:
Overview of the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Coercive Control) Act 2022.
Specific legal definitions and behaviours considered coercive control under the new law.
Penalties and legal consequences for perpetrators.
Learning Outcomes:
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework surrounding coercive control in NSW.
Identify behaviours that constitute coercive control under the new law.
Module 3: Patterns of Abuse and Control
Topics Covered:
Identifying patterns of behaviour that signify coercive control.
Case studies and real-life examples.
Understanding the cumulative impact of non-physical forms of abuse.
Learning Outcomes:
Recognise the patterns of behaviour that indicate coercive control.
Analyse case studies and identify coercive control tactics used by perpetrators.
Day 2: Responding to Coercive Control
Module 4: Risk Assessment and Safety Planning
Topics Covered:
Conducting risk assessments for victims of coercive control.
Developing and implementing safety plans.
Working with other agencies to ensure victim safety.
Learning Outcomes:
Conduct thorough risk assessments for individuals experiencing coercive control.
Develop effective safety plans tailored to the specific needs of victims.
Module 5: Practical Interventions and Support Strategies
Topics Covered:
Techniques for supporting victims and empowering them to regain autonomy.
Legal and non-legal interventions available to support victims.
The role of community support services in responding to coercive control.
Learning Outcomes:
Practical skills in providing interventions and support to victims.
Understand the resources and support systems available to victims and how to connect them with these services.
Module 6: Multi-Agency Collaboration and Referral Pathways
Topics Covered:
Importance of collaboration between agencies in responding to coercive control.
Effective referral pathways for victims.
Coordinating with law enforcement, legal services, and community organisations.
Learning Outcomes:
Understand the importance of multi-agency collaboration in effectively responding to coercive control.
Establish and navigate referral pathways to ensure comprehensive support for victims.
September 12 & 13, 2024
October 25 & 26, 2024
November 11 & 18, 2024
December 2 & 3, 2024
WORKSHOPS ARE FACILITATED LIVE ONLINE
9:00 am – 4:30 pm AEST
Certificate on completion