Daphne White launched the “Recognising Coercive Control” online toolkit on the 30th of November 2022, on day 6 of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence.  The launch was held in her home town of Geraldton, and there was a great turnout, with both in-person and virtual attendees.  The support for the toolkit has been positive, and it is encouraging to see the interest in raising awareness of this critical topic.

I have spent 2022 completing the research and content writing for the toolkit and website,  this was made possible through the Soroptimist Western Australia "Soroptimist Leadership Awards", the grant enabling me to research and complete the website and toolkit.  

The Orange Story website  is for professionals, practitioners and other support staff wanting to increase their knowledge and skills across domestic and family violence practice, so they can enhance practice quality and improve outcomes for clients in their work roles.

Daphne supports passionate people who work alongside women experiencing domestic and family violence - in a variety of sectors and settings. Increase your knowledge so you can update your professional skills in your current role or advance into a career in domestic and family violence.

You will be able to access learning content in a variety of areas that will build your skills in a range of practice areas, but not limited to:

• Prevention of violence against women

• Domestic and family violence responses and interventions

• Child safety and domestic and family violence

• High risk of harm topics (non-fatal strangulation, coercive controlling behaviour, intimate partner sexual violence)

• Risk management and safety planning

• Trauma informed practice in domestic and family violence