LEGAL DISCLAIMER: Everything that we have said today is not legal advice. If you or someone you know needs legal advice, please consult with a lawyer.

TRIGGER WARNING: Our podcast series will discuss difficult topics such as gender-based violence and intimate partner violence, including physical, sexual, emotional, psychological and financial abuse. Please be aware that this is a thread that is woven throughout all the episodes, and we hope you will take care of yourselves however you need.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: There is lots of misunderstanding amongst the public about family violence. In this episode we are talking about about family violence and what is coercive and controlling behaviour. We are looking at a collection of actions in order to identify a pattern.

Women and gender-diverse individuals are overwhelmingly victims of IPV and this is why we are using gendered language in our podcast.

Music: Song "Crushing", performed by Reveille (license purchased for use)

This episode is made possible the generous contribution by Women and Gender Equality Canada, Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Rise is a community legal centre providing accessible legal services to self-identified women and gender diverse people in British Columbia since 2016. Our programs and services are aimed at providing limited legal services to economically disadvantaged clients, who are self-representing in their family law matters in BC

For more information on our organization, visit Rise Women's Legal Centre