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Adult Students

Coercive Control Training

All services are available virtually to clients throughout Canada and the United States.

Who is the Training For?

Legal / Mental Health /
Child Protection

Lawyers

Mediators

Arbitrators 

Parent Coordinators

Parenting Experts

Psychologists

Social Workers

Police Officers

Parole Officers

Correctional Staff

Sports / Workplace /
Schools

Coaches 

Athletic Trainers

Sports Admin & Execs

Sports Board Members

Athletes

Employees

Managers

Executives

Board Members

Teachers

What Will We Learn?

Trauma-based coercive control training for legal professionals, psychologists, and social workers provides essential knowledge and tools to identify, address, and prevent abuse. This specialized training includes, but is not limited to:

Risk Factors

  • What to look for

 

Effects On Victims

  • Short & long term effects

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Victimology

  • How victims present when they are abused and traumatized

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Institutional Betrayal

  • How to avoid contributing to a victim's trauma

What will be included?

Recent Research

  • In-depth studies on coercive control, victimology, trauma, and institutional betrayal.​

 

Real Cases

  • Anonymized examples of real-life coercive control cases provide practical insights.

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Victim's Stories

  • Exploring the effects of inaction and poor decision-making by authorities.​

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Step-by-Step Guides

  • Learn how to:

    • Identify abuse, particularly coercive control.

    • Assess risk factors, severity, and frequency.

    • Respond to victims effectively.

    • Address and mitigate abuse.

    • Implement prevention strategies for coercive control.​

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Experiential Exercises

  • Designed to engage critical thinking and apply concepts to real-world scenarios.

This training really shifted how I understand coercive control. It made clear that it's a patterned system of domination, not conflict, or simple "relationship issues". The real world examples and trauma-informed explanations made the dynamics impossible to ignore. What stayed with me most was how easily trauma responses can be misunderstood and how often survivors are blamed for the very behaviours that kept them safe. I left this training more aware, more compassionate, and better equipped to support survivors safely and respectfully. It's the kind of learning that truly changes how you show up. 

Alberta Justice Participant

This training transformed how I see and work and understand coercive control. The training was so well tailored to our work and the examples were all accurate to what we see in the day to day work we do. One of the most powerful takeaways was recognizing how survivor responses to trauma are so often misread or judged, even when those responses developed as ways to survive and stay safe. The training challenged many common assumptions and offered a clearer understanding of the realities survivors face. I came away with a stronger sense of responsibility, a deeper empathy, and practical insight into how to engage with survivors in ways that prioritize dignity, safety, and respect. It’s the kind of training that reshapes how you think about this work and how you carry it out

Alberta Justice Participant

What Type of Training?

Depending on your needs, you may choose a templated program that can be tailored to your specific requirements or together, we can custom design a program specifically for your audience. 

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The different formats include but are not limited to:

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  • Lunch n Learn

  • Template programs that can be presented as is  or tailored to your needs.

  • Custom designed programs based on your  particular requirements.

  • Keynote speaking​

  • Conference presentations​

  • Guest speaking

  • Guest lecturing​

  • Continuing education courses​

  • Certification programs​

  • Refresher courses

Book an Appointment

FCCS works with legal professionals and individuals in matters involving coercive control. Book an appointment to discuss service options and determine whether coaching, litigation support, or expert involvement is appropriate. Detailed case information is not required prior to booking.

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Disclaimer: The information provided on this website is general in nature and not legal advice. It should not be relied on as a substitute for legal advice. You should consult a lawyer regarding your individual situation. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship.

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Any information submitted through this website, email, or private message is not protected by attorney-client privilege. Please do not send confidential or detailed case information until a formal retainer is in place.

 

Services include coaching, litigation support, and expert services related to coercive control and family violence. These services do not constitute legal representation.

 

Where expert services may be requested, independence and objectivity are required. Providing detailed case-specific information in advance may limit or prevent the ability to later act as an independent expert in the same matter. Engagement in coaching or litigation support does not create an expert witness relationship and may preclude later expert involvement. To maintain independence, dual roles are not undertaken. Where coaching or litigation support services have been provided in a matter, independent expert services will not be offered in that same matter.

 

All outcomes depend on the specific facts of each matter. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. The content on this website is provided as is, without warranties of any kind. Reliance on any information is at your own risk

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