inTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence is proud to announce the release of two essential resources aimed at addressing coercive control within migrant and refugee communities. These resources, developed by the inTouch Women’s Legal Centre, are designed to support both women experiencing family violence and family violence service providers, building on recent government initiatives and legal developments.
The resources are aimed at two distinct audiences. Understanding Coercive Control- Simple English Guide for Migrant and Refugee Women offers clear, accessible information to help migrant and refugee women recognise coercive control, take practical measures to stay safe, document evidence, and seek support. It addresses the unique barriers these women face, which can increase the opportunity for coercive control to occur- including cultural, linguistic, and systemic challenges.
Understanding Coercive Control- Comprehensive Guide for Family Violence Service Providers is aimed at professionals supporting victims of family violence and offers in-depth insights into the dynamics of coercive control within migrant and refugee communities. It includes strategies for identifying coercive control, culturally sensitive intervention, tools for supporting women effectively, and information on the specific expressions of coercive control in these communities.
For more information on the inTouch Women’s Legal Centre, visit the Legal Centre’s homepage. For more information on these resources, contact communications@intouch.org.au.
