Recognising online coercive control in young people's lives
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The eSafety Commissioner (eSafety) is the Australian Government’s independent online safety regulator. eSafety's purpose is to help safeguard Australians at risk of online harms and to promote safer, more positive online experiences.
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About the event
For more information and to register, please visit the event page.
This webinar is for secondary educators and school support.
Coercive control is a pattern of abusive behaviours that uses manipulation, monitoring, surveillance, pressure, and fear to limit someone’s freedom and independence. When technology is involved, it can be harder to recognise.
This webinar will explore:
- how technology-facilitated coercive control impacts young people;
- the common red flags to watch for;
- practical ways to respond and support those experiencing it.
Please direst all queries to the organisers.
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