Coercive control
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The criminalisation of coercive control
The first in-depth national examination of victim-survivors’ views on the impacts of the criminalisation of coercive control finds widespread support tempered by caution. The report proposes increasing training for legal professionals, community awareness and support services for victim-survivors.
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Technology-facilitated coercive control
Perpetrators of domestic and family violence are increasingly using advancements in communication and surveillance technologies to extend their abuse tactics. This study examines pathways to safety and justice for victim‑survivors. The analysis identifies gaps, limitations and opportunities for improvement in responses to victim‑survivors of this rapidly developing form of domestic and family violence. It presents...
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Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on responses to technology-facilitated coercive control
Perpetrators of domestic and family violence are increasingly using advancements in communication and surveillance technologies to extend the tactics of their abuse. Concern is growing, particularly about how technologies enable and amplify coercive controlling behaviours of abusive partners. This paper examines the experiences of victim-survivors, and the challenges support services face, responding to these harms...
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Perpetration of sexual violence in a community sample of adult Australians
This research examines rates of self-reported sexual violence perpetration among a community sample of adult Australian residents. Data for this study were drawn from an online survey of Australian residents aged 18–45 years. The broader purpose of this survey was to understand the relationship between pornography use and sexual violence perpetration and victimisation.
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Legislative responses to coercive control: consultation outcomes report
The Office of the Commissioner for Victims of Crime has conducted extensive community consultations to understand coercive control in the Western Australian context. The resulting report recommends a suite of systemic and legislative reforms to recognise and respond to patterns of family and domestic violence behaviours.