Publications Toolbox – Understanding, detection and intervention in cases of coercive control

This new resource was developed as part of the Improving justice system practicies project funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada.

The objective of this toolbox, developed for justice professionals, is to make them aware of coercive control so that the less obvious manifestations of conjugal violence can be recognized and coordinated, and updated practices can be developed to improve the judicial process for victims.

Tools 1: Learn about coercive control, its manifestations and its impact on victims

• Understanding Coercive Control (short version)
• Understanding Coercive Control (long version)

 Tools 2: Detection and intervention in cases involving coercive control

• Police Intervention
• Family Law
• Criminal Law

Tool 3: Coercive Control: Predictor of Homicidal Risk

Guide 1: Defending Immigrant Women Who Are Victims of Coercive Control – Guide for Immigration Lawyers

Guide 2: Defending Women in Situations of Economic Precariousness and Coercive Control – Guide for Lawyers

It is accompanied by the « Manifestations of Coercive Control, with examples » placemat and the « This is not love, this is control » booklet for women.

To access the toolbox, please visit the dedicated page on the Regroupement website: Improving justice system practices to increase the safety of women who are victims of intimate partner violence