Throughout my practice, I have developed an extensive library of resources on Intimate Partner Violence. My commitment is to deepen awareness of the dynamics of control and the countless strategies used to manipulate partners and children. I hope these resources are a source of clarity and education not only for the clients I support, but for anyone navigating abuse.
The Post-Separation Abuse Wheel – A comprehensive summary of the most common occurrences presented in a user-friendly format.
The Divorce Course – Australia’s Most Widely Self-Help Resource for Separation and Dealing With the Legal Fallout.
Decoding Coercive Control – UK researcher Emma Katz’s blog on how coercive control affects children and mother-child relationships.
Coercive Control, Family Court and Systemic and Family Therapy: A Match Made in Hell – Free article by Emma Katz
The Dangers of Divorcing A Narcissist – Podcast episode with Ramani Durvasala and a family lawyer on what to look for in the professional representing you.
One Mom’s Battle – An online community started by US mother Tina Swithin who went through an awful legal ordeal after the divorce from her narcissistic husband.
Coercive Control Consulting Institute by Christine Cocchiola – support services for protective parents navigating Coercive Control, as well as professional training on the topic.
The 2023 UN Report on Custody, Parental Alienation and Violence Against Women and Children – The focus is on the misuse and abuse of the term “parental alienation”, labelling it a “pseudo-concept”.
The Safe & Together Institute’s Blog – A global organisation (operating in Australia) that provides services and legal systems with training on FV through a model that focusses on the perpetrator and their abuse tactics, not on the protective parent.
Please note, I live and work in Melbourne and for this reason some of the services below are local for the state of Victoria.
1800 RESPECT – Australia’s national 24-hour hotline supporting people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.
Australia-Wide Referral Options – All major DV-related services listed by state.
The Orange Door – Victoria-specific, the first point of contact to connect individuals with core family violence services and a broader network such as housing and mental health support.
The 10-days Family and Domestic Violence Paid Leave – What you need to know as an employee, it is easier to access this leave than you may think.
Victorian State-Wide FV Services– a comprehensive list of Victorian-only referral options.
Good Shepherd Financial Support Hub – A Victorian-only service that offers if you are experiencing economic abuse.
Sexual Assault Crisis Line – Victorian-only after-hours, telephone crisis counselling service for people who have experienced both past and recent sexual assault.
Men’s Referral Service – the national counselling and information service for men who use violence and abuse to change their behaviour.