Event Description

Capability level: Emerging; Evolving

Delve into the complexities of the nuanced patterns of coercive control with our expert-led webinar for social workers. Elevate your social work practice with insights into recognising and addressing coercive control.

Who should register? 

This webinar on understanding patterns of coercive control is designed for new social workers and professionals entering the field of family and domestic violence. It is also suitable for those looking to deepen their understanding of coercive control dynamics. This webinar provides foundational knowledge and practical insights for individuals working with survivors of abuse, including social workers, counselors, advocates, and other professionals in related fields. Participants will benefit from gaining a comprehensive understanding of coercive control, its impact, and how to recognize and respond to it effectively in their practice.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this program, participants will be able to: 

• To recognise the subtle and overt behaviors that constitute coercive control, including isolation, intimidation, and financial control, among others.
• Identify the psychological, emotional, and physical effects of coercive control on survivors and their children, as well as its broader societal impact.
• To be aware of the importance of including this understanding in their assessment of risk, safety planning, and interagency work with other professionals to support survivors.

AASW Credential: Family Violence

Testimonials

• "The training was fantastic! As a relatively new social worker, it gave me a deeper understanding of coercive control, terminology, resources and tools. I will certainly be signing up for the next training."
• "I really enjoyed learning from Tori who provided evidence based information paired with personal experiences which made the training engaging and easy to follow."
• "Tori Cooke is a clear, informed and practical teacher and I am so pleased the AASW is leading this CPD work targeted to the Social Work practice space."
• "Invaluable knowledge and training for clinicians working with victim survivors."