Taking action on coercive control
CW: Domestic violence
Adam spoke in parliament on Thursday about the tragic case of Hannah Clarke and her children, who were violently murdered a year ago after suffering years of coercive control by her husband. He kept her away from family and friends, tracked her movements, and monitored who she met with, who she spoke to and what she wore. Hannah’s ex-husband had never laid a hand on her until he killed her.
Since Hannah’s murder, a further 52 women have been violently killed. Violence against women is a national crisis and we need to treat it that way.
Education and awareness, funding support services, and harmonising the legal response will keep more women and children safe. This *must* be a catalyst for change.
Full text of Adam’s speech:
https://greensmps.org.au/articles/taking-action-coercive-control
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