One mother is bravely speaking out after she was abused for 15 years. She experienced coercive control - it's been a criminal offence for six years, but charities say many of the women they support still are not getting justice. For the full story, or for help and support: https://bit.ly/2RCtbOr | Granada Reports

More than 50 charges of coercive control have been laid in the six months since it was criminalised in Queensland, but advocates and legal experts believe more training is needed to better identify abusive behaviour. Family and domestic violence support services: If you need help immediately, call emergency services on 000. 1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732 Women's Crisis Line: 1800 811 811 Men's Referral Service: 1300 766 491 The Kids Helpline: 24-hour support on 1800 55 1800 Lifelin

Although coercive control legislation currently only covers coercive control within intimate partner violence, coercive control can happen anywhere people are willing and able to abuse their power. #coercivecontrol #intimatepartnerviolence #quicksandmodel #domesticabuse #coercivecontroltraining | End Coercive Control USA