Impact of coercive control and domestic abuse on mothers and children
Mothers and their children are disproportionately impacted by domestic violence, including more subtle forms of abuse such as coercive control. In this video Ruth Darlene, Founder and Executive Director of WomenSV, discusses the dangers and early warning signs of controlling relationships. This essential information helps empower us to recognize abuse and keep our families safe.
Video timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
5:22 DV statistics
7:39 Importance of recognizing red flags
12:54 Equality wheel
14:38 Power and control wheel
19:22 Types of abuse
22:11 Cycle of abuse
28:42 Legal definition of DV in California
29:58 Family Code 6320
36:35 Coercive control
54:40 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study and health risks of DV
1:23:00 Resources for DV survivors