Elise Heerde calls for stronger coercive control laws after church abuse ordeal

Elise Heerde reported her abuser to Hillsong in 2021, only to be threatened and urged to forgive him. The 39-year-old alleged that senior clergy prioritized the church's reputation over her safety, attempting to downplay the abuse as an affair. Heerde now advocates for expanded coercive control laws to protect victims within religious institutions.

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