Systems abuse is one of the many forms of coercive and controlling family violence, which is often hidden or not immediately recognisable.
It involves a perpetrator of family violence intentionally misusing or manipulating legal and government systems – such as the courts, child support agencies, Centrelink and the police – to control, intimidate, or punish a partner before, during, or after separation. This revealing keynote explains how policies, procedures and inaction can be weaponised to intimidate, control or re-traumatise people seeking help.
This compelling presentation shines a light on this unique, manipulative and exploitative form of family violence and offers hope for combatting it.