It will soon be easier to catch and prosecute perpetrators of domestic violence in South Australia. Under new legislation, non-physical forms of abuse like hiding car keys, deleting text messages or even locking the fridge door will be prosecuted. Download the 7NEWS app: https://7news.link/7NEWSapp #saparli #7NEWS | 7NEWS Adelaide

Do you know what coercive control is? What about the fact that coercive control is family and domestic violence? That’s right, it doesn’t have to be physical. Coercive control is a pattern of behaviours used to control a partner or family member. Learn more about coercive control and preventing family and domestic violence at https://tinyurl.com/5fw5b48r | WA Government

More than 50 charges of coercive control have been laid in the six months since it was criminalised in Queensland, but advocates and legal experts believe more training is needed to better identify abusive behaviour. Family and domestic violence support services: If you need help immediately, call emergency services on 000. 1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732 Women's Crisis Line: 1800 811 811 Men's Referral Service: 1300 766 491 The Kids Helpline: 24-hour support on 1800 55 1800 Lifelin

How to spot Coercive Control in a relationship. Where is the line? #CoerciveControl is at the core of all ongoing abuse. It's the systematic pattern of a perpetrator’s behaviour towards their victim. Its purpose is to disempower the victim, creating isolation and barriers to support. Reach out, help is available. This animation was conceived and created by AND PCSP, NDAWomen's Aid, South Eastern Sexual and Domestic Violence Partnership and Neep Pictures. | South Eastern Health & Social Care Trus