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.

• 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732

• WOMEN'S SHELTER SERVICE About Women's Shelters
• LEGAL AID: https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au

• Lifeline 13 11 14

• Mensline Australia 1300 789 978

• Kids Help Line 1800 551 800

• Aboriginal Family Domestic Violence Hotline 1800 019 123

• Relationships Australia

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