Introduction: Coercive Control - CC Page
The 2021 National Summit on Women’s Safety highlighted the problem of ‘coercive control’ (CC) in intimate partner relationships. Although many activists support criminalising the behaviour, others caution against responses likely to reinforce social inequalities. Moreover, criminal laws are ill-suited to prevent the abuse of power. How can researchers contribute to tackling this problem? To meet this challenge, this multi-disciplinary Working Group is undertaking research that probes understandings of CC across time, culture, and language; develops educational tools for men and women; interrogates CC through the arts; and raises consciousness of CC within and beyond intimate relationships.
Events
Gender Institute Awards Ceremony - 2025 Prize-Winners
Free to attend - please register your attendance through Humanitix to stay up to date with event information. Celebrating 2025 Gender Institute prize-winnersJoin us for a showcase of our 2025…
Coercive control is a topic that has come to light through high-profile cases of intimate partner violence. Numerous states within and beyond Australia have introduced specific criminal legislation…
Understanding 'Coercive Control' Symposium
In the wake of intense debates about the criminalisation of coercive control, academics have sought to determine what counts as coercive control and coercive…
The Criminalisation of Coercive Control: Victim-Survivor Perspectives
Several Australian jurisdictions are presently in the process of criminalising coercive and controlling behaviours. This presentation will draw on the findings of a national survey of victim…
Associated Members
Professor Lorana Bartels
Position: Professor
School and/or Centres: Centre for Social Research and Methods
Associate Professor Julieanne Lamond
Position: Associate Professor of English
School and/or Centres: ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences
Position: Lecturer
School and/or Centres: ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences
Professor Carolyn Strange
Position: Head of School
School and/or Centres: School of History