Submission to the New South Wales Joint Select Committee on Coercive Control

Submission: NSW Joint Select Committee on Coercive Control Inquiry into Coercive Control in Domestic Relationships.

The New South Wales (NSW) Joint Select Committee on Coercive Control was established to inquire into and report on coercive control in intimate relationships. The inquiry arises amid growing desire both in Australia and internationally, for improved justice system responses to coercive control. Good Shepherd understands and strongly supports the desire for improved justice system responses to coercive control. We unreservedly agree that the justice system can and should be improved in this respect and the pressure to do so is welcomed.