Meet Lis Hoyte
Coercive control education specialist
CPD Accredited Trainer · Expert Speaker · Former ICCC Committee Member
My Story
Lis Hoyte’s work in coercive control education is grounded in both professional expertise and lived experience.
For almost two decades, Lis lived within a coercive and controlling relationship. Like many victims, the abuse was not immediately recognised as abuse — control was subtle, persistent and designed to erode confidence, identity and voice over time. Leaving was not simple. Rebuilding took courage, clarity and support.
That experience now informs Lis’s professional work. She understands first-hand how coercive control operates, how easily it can be normalised, and how damaging it can be when young people lack the language or understanding to recognise it early.
Today, Lis is a CPD-accredited trainer and expert speaker specialising in coercive control education across secondary, post-16 and alternative education settings. She works with schools, colleges and professionals to raise awareness, strengthen safeguarding practice and support early intervention.
Lis has contributed to national education initiatives, including post-16 sector resources, and is a former committee member of the International Coercive Control Conference (ICCC). Her training is evidence-based, age-appropriate and designed to support educators and students in building safer, more informed learning environments.
How Schools Work With Lis
Education-focused support and training
Staff Training
Evidence-based training for educators and safeguarding teams on coercive control in educational settings.
Available as taster sessions, deep dives or full-day training covering recognition, impact, intervention strategies and safeguarding responsibilities.
Training supports early intervention, confident response and a whole-school approach to safety and wellbeing.
Assemblies & Speaking
Age-appropriate assemblies and talks for secondary schools, alternative provisions and PRUs.
Sessions help young people recognise the signs of coercive control, understand unhealthy behaviours and know how to seek help and support.
Assemblies encourage safe discussion and follow-on learning in the classroom.
What My Clients are Saying
As an EDI leader in education, I can say with confidence that Lis is exactly what the sector needs. As her mentor, it’s been a privilege to watch her impact grow. She brings a rare mix of expertise, integrity, and lived experience to coercive control and healthy relationships and she makes complex, sensitive topics accessible and actionable for young people and professionals. Lis also builds practical toolkits schools can use, supporting staff, leaders, and safeguarding teams so learning leads to real culture change. She is a vital voice in this space and education is stronger because of her work.
- Elisha Soanes
About a year ago I met Lis through a colleague, I was instantly drawn to her warmth and professionalism and could not believe our paths had not crossed before, but I instantly knew would do some work together!
Lis's work on coercive control is ground breaking and desperately needed in todays society. Her area of expertise is one that the community and schools still lack clarity on, and this lack of clarity and understanding has dire consequences, especially for young people.
Lis has supported Future Female Society at our International Women's Day event as an expert speaker on our panel where she spoke with confidence and clarity on the issues raised.
Future Female Society has been enriched by its relationship with Lis and so have I.
Lis is a very passionate learner. She embraces opportunities and is continually striving to make the world around her better. She is supportive and caring. Her educational background, training and professional experience would make her a welcome addition to any organization wanting a valuable resource to help them achieve their goals and objectives. She is very enthusiastic, motivated and is full of energy. I highly recommend her.
Deborah Drummond on Working with Lis
Contact & Bookings
Education and training enquiries
To discuss training, assemblies or bespoke programmes, please get in touch.
Email: lh-education@outlook.com