Ep 331: Australia’s Landmark Coercive Control Conviction with Sam Bouffler, Part 2

Laura continues her in-depth analysis of the landmark case Police v Callum Fairleigh with survivor Sam Bouffler, moving beyond the initial conviction to further unpack the patterns, behaviours, and responses that shaped this significant outcome. Key Analytical Takeaways: • Escalation and Pattern Recognition: How coercive control intensifies over time and why early identification of the pattern - not individual incidents - is critical. • Serial Perpetration: there’s always a history and multiple victims. • The Impact on Victims: Understanding the psychological and emotional toll of sustained coercive control and why victims may not be able to leave safely. • Prevention and Protection: A national register of abusers is needed to ensure men’s histories of controlling and abusive behaviour are joined up Episode Resources and Support:If you or someone you know is experiencing coercive control, help is available: · 1800RESPECT: Call 1800 737 732 for 24/7 support and counseling. · NSW Domestic Violence Line: 1800 656 463. · Empower You App: A tool for discreetly documenting abuse and finding support. This episode contains important, life-changing and life-saving information about coercive control, risk, and recognising patterns of abuse. Listen and share this episode. You could save a life. Clip Thank You to the Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsors:Amplify your spring look with Thrive Causemetics. Go to thrivecausemetics.com/ANALYSTS for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order. Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll use. Head to Quince.com/CRIMEANALYST for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Visit MedExpress.co.uk to your check your eligibility and get £40 off with code CRIMEANALYST. Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/crime to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. Follow Sam on TikTok: @sammieejade0 Laura’s Resources and Training information: Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website Leave a 5* Review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Ep 331: Australia’s Landmark Coercive Control Conviction with Sam Bouffler, Part 2 is an episode from Crime Analyst.

This episode is 62:40 long.

This episode was published on Apr 27, 2026.

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