EAAA Lunch and Learn #2: "Death by a Thousand Cuts – Coercive Control and the Older Person

This presentation and discussion will delve into the profound impact that this largely silent and harmful form of abuse has on older people.

We will examine the 'who, what, and why' associated with coercive control, as well as the following topics:

The Pink Flags of Coercive Control – identifying the subtle indicators that may suggest coercive control is occurring

Silence and Bombing Techniques – exploring why these methods are so effective in establishing and maintaining power and control

Case Study – showcasing the effects of this insidious abuse on older people

Whether you’re a community member, advocate or professional working in elder abuse prevention, you’ll find Shawnee's insights from this project extremely valuable.

A little bit about Shawnee. Shawnee is a passionate social justice and human rights advocate with 30 years of experience in the management and coordination of aged care, Aboriginal health, and community and allied health services.

Her passion is to use every day as an opportunity to raise awareness of issues related to human rights, ageism, and the abuse of older Australians, to ensure that every vulnerable, marginalised, scared and silenced person is seen, heard, validated, and supported.