The resource is designed this resource with input from our community legal centre lawyers who work with victim/survivors, in response to training needs identified through our project Reproductive Coercion and Abuse: Supporting the Legal Assistance Sector to Understand and Respond.
Through this guide, the aim is to strengthen the legal assistance sector’s capacity to respond safely and effectively to RCA, particularly where it intersects with family violence law, family law, immigration law, and sexual violence law.
Drawing on emerging RCA evidence and sector expertise, the guide outlines key definitions and patterns of RCA, legal and ethical considerations for lawyers, and practical strategies for legal practice. While this guide is primarily for legal practitioners, we also hope it assists social workers, advocates, and other professionals supporting clients who may be experiencing RCA.