Coercive Control and Covert Abuse Awareness for Church Leadership
This presentation led by Ruth Darlene, Founder and Executive Director of WomenSV, offers essential insights into coercive control and covert abuse. Originally presented to the Menlo Church Ministers, this introduction empowers Christian church leaders to support survivors effectively. The class provides a comprehensive explanation of coercive control, along with trauma-informed tips and resources for recognizing and addressing subtle forms of abuse.
Video timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
6:10 Domestic violence statistics
8:05 What is coercive control?
24:31 Recognizing abuse survivors and victims
25:11 Impact of DV on survivors
25:55 The covert abuser
27:58 Elder abuse
28:38 Spiritual abuse
30:14 Love and faith
35:29 Supporting survivors
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