Family and domestic violence, coercive control through a culturally diverse lens (Geraldton)

This session provides a practical overview of family and domestic violence (FDV) and coercive control, and the heightened risk factors for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. CALD-specific barriers to safety will be explored, including temporary visa vulnerabilities and the presence of coercive and controlling behaviours across different cultural contexts.

Learning outcomes:

1. Gain a clear framing of coercive control and its features

2. Understand CALD-specific issues and heightened risk factors

3. Identify barriers to safety and support, including temporary visa vulnerabilities

4. Recognise coercive and controlling behaviours within CALD contexts

5. Develop safe, culturally responsive practice and referrals

The workshop is for FDV practitioners, professionals, frontline staff or other workers who work alongside CALD clients experiencing FDV and coercive control.