Training sessions
Understanding coercive control when providing legal assistance
Coercive control can be hard to spot, especially across different practice areas. This free, self-paced training gives you the practical skills to identify and respond in a culturally and trauma-informed way.
At the end of the training, you will:
- deepen your understanding of coercive control patterns when working with diverse client groups
- identify whether a client may be experiencing coercive and controlling behaviour
- respond in ways that support client safety and align with the National Principles to Address Coercive Control
- apply culturally responsive practice with diverse clients, including First Nations people
- strengthen referral pathways and reduce unintended harm in your legal practice
Who is this for?
Foundational course: Available to all lawyers, in all Australian jurisdictions and practice areas.
Family law course: Intended for legal practitioners practising in family law, nationwide.
Details
Self-paced, online training to help lawyers across Australia identify and respond when clients are experiencing coercive control.
CPD-claimable in all Australian states and territories.
Cost
Free
Upcoming dates
This training is delivered through National Legal Aid’s online learning platform. You will be taken there to enrol.
Women’s Legal Service Victoria and First Nations Advocates Against Family Violence have co-developed this training as part of a consortium partnership with Women’s Legal Service Australia and National Legal Aid.
This is a national project funded by the Australian Government.