This series of five fictional case studies have been produced using the principles of evidence-informed practice. This means using a mixture of:

• The research evidence about the experience of domestic abuse and coercive control for that group
• Practitioner experience of similar cases
• The voice of people who use services, using quotes from the research.

The case studies are a learning tool. They aim to promote reflection on practice when working with people experiencing coercive control.

Each case study includes:

• The case details, summarising the situation and asking how you would make a safe enquiry
• A partly completed assessment, with space for you to add your own analysis and critically reflective conclusion
• An example of a completed assessment and safety plan, to prompt discussion and debate
• A completed DASH- RIC, and a blank one with guidance attached for you to fill out
• A set of topics related to the case study; these signpost to research and tools for practice which relate to the themes in the case study
• 3 practice tools, again drawing on the case study tools
• References and further reading.

You can pick and mix these with the other resources to create learning materials within your own organisation.