Responding to the Complexities of Coercive Control in Family Violence

Enhancing DVF Practice Responses to Coercive Control

Coercive control is front of mind for people working in the domestic and family violence sector. In some states, recent legislative changes demand a shift in how we understand and address domestic and family violence (DFV).

While addressing coercive control has long been a key responsibility in the DFV sector, this change has added complexity to how practitioners assess for, intervene, and advocate when working with clients. 

This masterclass offers a practice-focused, interactive, and reflective approach to deepening practitioners’ understanding of coercive control and its impact.

Your facilitator

Grace Jennings (PhD)

Social worker and trainer, Relationships Australia NSW

Grace Jennings (PhD) is a social worker in the domestic & family violence sector whose practice experience has involved working with both victim-survivors and users of violence. Grace’s PhD research explored online and digital programs for users of violence, and the influence of extending typical programs beyond just in-person service delivery. Grace has taught and lectured in social work at university and is currently the Practice Specialist for Family Safety at Relationships Australia NSW. Grace’s research interests include gender-based violence, in particular exploring interventions with users of violence.

Who will attend

Practitioners in the DFV sector who work directly with people both experiencing DFV or using DFV behaviours including

• DFV Caseworkers
• Team Leaders / Clinical supervisors / Specialists in the DFV sector
• Counsellors working directly with users of violence or survivors of violence

Please note if you are looking for an introductory-level course on coercive control & family violence there is an additional course available online ’Recognising & responding t