Question regarding consultation with WA service providers and family domestic violence training specialists in the design of coercive control training for various professionals. The Minister confirms consultation with several organisations.

AnsweredQoN 770Legislative Council
Asked
17 September 2025
Portfolio
Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence

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Family and domestic violence—Coercive control—Training770.Hon Michelle Boylanto the minister representing the Minister for Prevention of
Family and Domestic Violence:I refer to the
announcement made in January of $2 million for family and domestic violence
training for police officers, legal professionals, court staff and custodial
officers to support system readiness for criminalising coercive control.(1) Were Western Australian service providers and
family domestic violence training specialists consulted in the design of this
training?(2) If yes to (1), which organisations?(3) If no to (1), why not?

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I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question. The following response has
been provided by the Minister for Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence.
The Department of Communities advises the following.(1) Yes.(2) The Office of the Director of Public
Prosecutions, the Department of Justice, the Western Australia Police Force,
legal professionals and family and domestic violence peak bodies.(3) Not applicable.
Family and domestic violence—Coercive control—Training
770.Hon Michelle Boylanto the minister representing the Minister for Prevention of
Family and Domestic Violence:
I refer to the
announcement made in January of $2 million for family and domestic violence
training for police officers, legal professionals, court staff and custodial
officers to support system readiness for criminalising coercive control.
(1) Were Western Australian service providers and
family domestic violence training specialists consulted in the design of this
training?
(2) If yes to (1), which organisations?
(3) If no to (1), why not?

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