Consultation on a proposed South Australian offence of coercive control was conducted during September and October 2021. There were 173 respondents to a public survey, with more detailed submissions received from 31 individuals and organisations.

The feedback noted the importance of the implementation process. Suggestions included training for enforcement agencies to identify, charge and prosecute coercive control, a public awareness campaign, wrap-around support services for victims/survivors and counselling and treatment services for perpetrators. Respondents also advocated a focus on regional and remote victims/survivors, Aboriginal people, and the migrant community.

The SA Attorney-General’s Department published a discussion paper seeking feedback on proposed implementation measures.

You can download One in Three’s submission here.