Posts tagged coercive control
How we’re Changing Up the system to respond to what young people want and need
How we’re Changing Up the system to respond to what young people want and need

From training packs for teachers on how to respond to disclosures of abusive relationships, to resources for young people on how to recognise the signs of coercive control, there’s something for everyone to feel better educated on both topics and empowered to take action so that young people and families have their needs met. We’ll be celebrating and sharing the exciting work these young changemakers have been designing – in person – at the #ChangeUp Exhibition in Paisley. This exhibition, open to everyone in Renfrewshire and beyond, is packed with the innovations designed by and for young people and system leaders, to inspire all of us to educate, empower and equalise systems to tackle coercive control and take early action on mental wellbeing.

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NewsBLOGresilience, Evidence, research, mental health, lockdown, Parents, families, evaluation, Design, coercive control, Renfrewshire, children, Early Action, Systems Thinking, systems change, Catherine-rose
The relationship between coercive control and mental health
The relationship between coercive control and mental health

Domestic abuse charities and campaigners have long highlighted the emotional impact of domestic abuse - and in particular the impact of coercive and controlling behaviours. We've seen the results of these hard years of campaigning and raising public awareness in Parliament testimonies, mainstream media, and ultimately in law and have more understanding now more than ever, of the devastating effects it can have on victims’ mental health. The ongoing Early Action Systems Change partnership work between Dartington, Renfrewshire Council, Engage Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership and a range of voluntary services, has highlighted coercive control in relationships can start before adulthood, and that this experience might prevent victims from accessing mental health support.

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Publications, ReflectionBLOGBehaviour Change, coercive control, emotional wellbeing, Scotland, relationships, Rachel Lily, Leanne Freeman, Leanne
Early Action: Learning from young people
Early Action: Learning from young people

This year, the Lab, in partnership with Renfrewshire Council, Engage and Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership, hosted a Learning day for the Early Action Systems Change initiative in Renfrewshire. The initiative aims to address two priority challenges: emotional wellbeing of children and young people, and coercive control in adolescent relationships. Ruth Wallace, System Change Lead Officer, from Renfrewshire Council explores what was learned that day, and what is means for the future of the area …

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ReflectionBLOGGuest, Rapid Cycle Testing, Service Design, Young people, coercive control, relationships, friendships, mental health, wellbeing, Early Action, Renfrewshire, Scotland