Coercive control Easy Read Page 3

Soon there will be laws about coercive control.

Laws are rules everyone must follow.

It will be against the law if someone uses coercive control against someone they

• Are in a relationship with

• Were in a relationship with before.
  

This law will start in July 2024.

The law can only help if the coercive control happens after July 2024.

You can get support if coercive control happens to you.

If you need help straight away you should

• Call 000

• Ask for the police.
  

You can call 1800 Respect if coercive control happens to you or someone you know.

1800 Respect gives free support and information.

The number is 1800 737 732.

You can call them at any time of the day.

If you are worried about doing coercive control to others you can call Mens Referral Service.

Mens Referral Service gives free support and information to men who

• Have done coercive control to others

• Are worried about doing coerceive control.
  

You do not have to tell them your name.

The number is 1300 766 491.

You can call them at any time of the day.

You can call the Translating and Interpreting Service to speak to someone in the same language.

The number is 131 450.

You can call the National Relay Service if you

• Are deaf

• Have trouble hearing.
  

The number is 13 36 77.

There is more information about coercive control and supports on our website at www.nsw.gov.au/coercive-control

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