Meet Lis Hoyte

Lis Hoyte’s work in coercive control education is grounded in both professional expertise and lived experience.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.