How Would You Respond?

Next date: Thursday, 26 November 2026 | 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM

If you encountered signs of coercive control in any conversation, how would you respond calmly, directly, and without escalating danger? How would you help a person recognise what’s happening, assess their immediate safety, and support their choices?

Dave is driven by the legacy of his best friend, Hannah Clarke, and her three young children who were tragically murdered by their father, her partner on 19 February 2020. In their honour, Dave has dedicated his career to fostering empathy, courage, and meaningful connection within communities to help understand the often significant, subtle and silent form of domestic and family violence which is coercive control.

Through honest and thought-provoking conversations, Dave moves beyond awareness and into action — equipping individuals, workplaces, and communities with the tools to recognise harmful behaviours, challenge harmful attitudes, and contribute to a culture where everyone can thrive.

Dave brings powerful insight into coercive control, helping us understand its warning signs, its impacts, and the critical role we all play in the prevention of violence before it escalates.