How to Document Coercive Control in 5 Steps
Coercive control is a pattern of behavior that manipulates, controls, threatens and isolates an intimate partner. Survivors of this type of abuse often find it difficult to explain what they've experienced in a way that others can easily understand.
In this video, Ruth Darlene, Founder and Executive Director of WomenSV shares 5 steps that will help you document coercive control.
These steps are from WomenSV's new online coercive control training, Documenting Coercive Control with the Executive Summary Workshop. This video is an abbreviated version that will guide you through the process of documenting coercive control concisely and effectively in a two-page Executive Summary. Your Executive Summary can be easily customized according to your specific situation, audience and goals. For example: reporting to law enforcement, informing a therapist, preparing for legal proceedings, advocating for survivors or supporting a friend.
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Documenting Coercive Control with the Executive Summary Workshop
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Video timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to documenting coercive control - Ruth Darlene of WomenSV
1:27 Step 1: Understanding coercive control
3:32 Step 2: Goals and audience
4:19 Step 3: Timeline
5:11 Step 4: Incident / allegation log
6:22 Step 5: Gather supporting documents
7:59 How to document coercive control + important considerations
11:55 Coercive control training online: Documenting Coercive Control with the Executive Summary Workshop
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This content is for educational purposes only. This is not therapeutic or legal advice. WomenSV does not offer therapy, legal assistance or referrals.