Ep 331: Australia’s Landmark Coercive Control Conviction with Sam Bouffler, Part 2

About this episode

Laura continues her analysis of a landmark coercive control case with survivor Sam Bouffler, exploring critical patterns and impacts on victims.

Laura continues her in-depth analysis of the landmark case Police v Callum Fairleigh with survivor Sam Bouffler, moving beyond the initial conviction to further unpack the patterns, behaviours, and responses that shaped this significant outcome. Key Analytical Takeaways: • Escalation and Pattern Recognition: How coercive control intensifies over time and why early identification of the pattern - not individual incidents - is critical. • Serial Perpetration: there’s always a history and multiple victims. • The Impact on Victims: Understanding the psychological and emotional toll of sustained coercive control and why victims may not be able to leave safely. • Prevention and Protection: A national register of abusers is needed to ensure men’s histories of controlling and abusive behaviour are joined up Episode Resources and Support:If you or someone you know is experiencing coercive control, help is available: · 1800RESPECT: Call 1800 737 732 for 24/7 support and counseling. · NSW Domestic Violence Line: 1800 656 463. · Empower You App: A tool for discreetly documenting abuse and finding support. This episode contains important, life-changing and life-saving information about…

People in this episode

Host: Laura Richards

Guest: Sam Bouffler

Topics covered

• coercive control
• domestic abuse
• victim impact
• prevention
• pattern recognition
• serial perpetration

Keywords

• coercive control
• domestic abuse
• victim support
• pattern recognition
• psychological impact
• prevention strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 1800RESPECT, NSW Domestic Violence Line

Products: Empower You App

Books & works: Police v Callum Fairleigh

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