Frontline domestic violence support services say more women are identifying themselves as victims of coercive control and seeking help since the abusive behaviour became a criminal offence in NSW.

Coercive control describes a pattern of controlling and manipulative behaviour in intimate partner relationships such as financial abuse, tracking, monitoring and humiliation.

Family and domestic violence support services:

The Survivor Hub

Full Stop Australia : 1800 385 578

1800 Respect National Helpline : 1800 737 732

DV Connect Women's Line : 1800 811 811

13 YARN 13 92 76

Kids Helpline : 1800 55 1800

Headspace : 1800 650 890

Lifeline (24-hour Crisis Line): 13 11 14

A snapshot of the new coercive control laws, which came into effect in July 2024, suggest there has been a "slow

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