Understanding Coercive Control

Have you heard about the new coercive control laws passed in Queensland?

In this 1-hour workshop, we will unpack what coercive control is and how it can present within relationships. We’ll also briefly discuss the coercive control legislation coming into force in 2025.

This workshop is open to both staff and students.

(This workshop is free to attend, but registration is required.)

To learn more about the new coercive control laws, visit here.

About Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month

Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month is held anually during May to:

raise community awareness about domestic and family violence (DFV)
promote the support options available to people experiencing DFV
uphold a clear message that DFV will not be tolerated in our communities.

Here at UQ, to mark this month and increase awareness of available support for those experiencing DFV, we will be:

Introducing face-to-face training to equip supervisors/managers to support staff experiencing DFV.
Offering a face-to-face workshop on coercive control, to enable students and staff to better understand what coercive control is, provide an overview of the incoming coercive control legislation in Queensland, and provide information on support options for people experiencing coercive control.
Holding an awareness raising event for LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day on the 28^th May 2024.

You can find more information about DFV Prevention Month, along with information about where to get support for DFV, on the Queensland Government website below.

Learn about Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month