Coercive Control
Resources
Podcast
Jess Hill - The Trap. The Trap podcast is all about how coercive control impacts young people.
Television
See What You Made Me Do. SBS Television Series
Websites
Jess Hill - http://www.jesshill.com.au/
Laura Richards - https://www.thelaurarichards.com/
Advice
The Safe & Together Institute, though more traditionally oriented to practitioners, offers a useful “Ally Guide” for family members, friends or community members who want to support victims in a trauma-informed way.
For immediate support, it’s always worth remembering national/NSW helplines: 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) for counselling and information, the NSW Domestic Violence Line (1800 656 463) for local referrals, or crisis support via Lifeline (13 11 14).
If you are experiencing coercive control.
Contact 1800RESPECT by calling 1800 737 732, texting 0458 737 732, or using the online chat. Video call is also available via the website from to 9am to 5pm AEST, Monday to Friday (except national public holidays). No appointment needed.
1800RESPECT can:
listen to you
talk about ways to keep you safe
talk through options and help you decide what information, people or services will be most helpful
make referrals and connect you with the right services.
If you are supporting someone else.
Contact 1800RESPECT by calling 1800 737 732, texting 0458 737 732, or using the online chat. Video call is also available via the website from to 9am to 5pm AEST, Monday to Friday (except national public holidays). No appointment needed.
1800RESPECT can:
provide advice and support if you are worried someone you know might be experiencing coercive control
talk through options and help you make a plan about how to support someone you care about
provide information and advice about different support services in your area.
If you are worried about your behaviour.
Contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491 to speak to a trained professional. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
The Men’s Referral Service can:
listen to you
provide advice and support
talk through options and help you decide what steps you want to take next
make referrals and connect you with the right support services in your area.
This is a free and confidential service. You can remain anonymous.
Specialist help services
Specialist help services are available if you are: younger, older, aboriginal, from a multicultural background, LGBTQIA+, are living with a disability.
For further information on help services