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Lawyer | AMDRAS Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner| Mediator | DFV Abuse & Sexual Assault Educator | Advocate | Integrating solutions reducing prevalence of violence & abuse | Law Reform | Researcher |Facilitator

What a loss! Dr Evan Stark was such a pioneer writing about his groundbreaking research on coercive control and I will always be grateful and in awe of his achievements. His work will continue to inspire me, and now it is up to all of us to ensure coercive control behaviours has no place in relationships or society. Thank you for everything Dr Evan Stark.❤️ research that is saving lives. COERCIVE CONTROL NEW OFFENCE (NSW) In November 2022, the NSW Parliament passed the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Coercive Control) Act 2022 (the Act). The Act makes coercive control in current and former intimate partner relationships a criminal offence. The offence occurs when an adult engages in a ‘course of conduct’ of abusive behaviour that is intended to coerce or control the other person (the coercive control offence). The offence has not commenced yet and will likely commence in July 2024. The Act also provides a definition of ‘domestic abuse’ for the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007. The definition will commence in February 2024. This legislation whilst welcomed it is complex and it is important frontline DFV workers and broader community understand it before commencement to ensure successful prosecutions. This offence will require a collaborative response. Open to invitations to provide a comprehensive breakdown of the legislation to your organisation or community. Investing in knowledge and preparation can only ensure those affected by the criminal offence are kept safe, protected and offenders held accountable. Other criminal DFV topic presentations available, include Stalking and Intimidation offences; non- fatal strangulation offence. ADVO’s….. “Let’s change the narrative” by increasing awareness of those responding and providing a service to clients impacted by domestic violence and abuse. Informed knowledge can save lives. Contact: [email protected] Mobile: 0400 265 592. #coercivecontrol #domesticviolenceawareness #coercivecontrolcriminaloffence2024 #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticabuse #domesticviolence

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Founder & CEO of Coercive Control Consulting, Protective Mother|Survivor| Advocate|Educator|Researcher

We lost a hero. Because of Evan’s magnificent work and that of his wonderful wife Dr. Anne Flitcraft - victims and survivors were given a name to their experiences. It’s all Coercive Control.

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Carla Giles

Principal Solicitor - The Family Law Co. | Doyle's Guide Recommended Family Lawyer | 2023 Australian Law Awards Mentor of the Year | 2023 Regional Lawyer of the Year Finalist | FDRP / Mediator

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Very sad, but what a great legacy he has left.

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