Resources and translations: help raise awareness about coercive control

Find resources and translations to help raise awareness about coercive control by sharing the ‘Coercion Hurts’ campaign materials.
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In an emergency call 000.

For support, please visit the helplines and support services page - use a friend’s phone if you think yours is being monitored.

A range of 'Coercion Hurts' campaign materials have been developed to share important messaging about coercive control.  These materials are available to download and share with your community.

If you would like to download resources while keeping your browser private, you can use Incognito mode. Learn more at www.esafety.gov.au. 

Videos

Use these video links to share with your community.

Poster

Download these A3 posters and share them with your community.

Social media posts

Download these social media tiles and share them with your community.

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It doesn’t have to be physical to be family and domestic violence.

Coercive control is family and domestic violence.

To learn more visit wa.gov.au/coercivecontrol 

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Coercive control can be hard to see but it causes real harm.

By speaking up, challenging controlling behaviours, and supporting respect, we can all play a part in ending violence.

To learn more visit wa.gov.au/coercivecontrol 

Download social media carousel - 8 ways to take a stand

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You can make a difference for someone experiencing family and domestic violence.  

Listen without judgment, believe them, and encourage them to seek support. 

To learn more visit wa.gov.au/coercivecontrol   

Download social media story - 8 ways to take a stand

FDV social how you can help

Download social media carousel - how you can help

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It can be hard to know what to do if someone close to you is experiencing coercive control.  

Even when it feels small, your support matters. There are resources online to help you learn how to offer safe and supportive help.  

Find out more at wa.gov.au/coercivecontrol 

Download social media video - coercive control behaviours

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Coercive control is a pattern of abusive behaviours, intended to cause harm and to maintain control over someone.   

Change starts with awareness. Know the signs of coercive control.  

To learn more visit wa.gov.au/coercivecontrol   

Digital banners

Download these digital banners and share them with your community.

Coercive Control Easy Read 

This document provides information about coercive control for low literacy audiences using text and images.  

In the top left hand corner is the Government crest. The title reads Understanding Coercive Control. Underneath is a graphic of a girl who is surrounded by a swirl and her arms are restricted. In the bottom right corner is the Easy Read logo.

Coercive Control Easy Read

Fact sheet

This fact sheet provides guidance on how to help someone experiencing coercive control.

Fact Sheet: Coercive control - How to help someone

Translated resources

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