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. Ruth Darlene, Founder and Executive Director of WomenSV shares 5 steps that will help you document coercive control. These steps 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. ⬇️ JOIN THE FULL ONLINE COURSE: ⬇️ Understanding and Documenting Coercive Control: Executive Summary Workshop Get a complete walkthrough with additional steps plus templates and examples to help you thoroughly document coercive control. Join our 90-minute self-paced coercive control training course designed for survivors, advocates, service providers and allies. Learn more and sign up at https://www.womensv.org/coercive-control-training-documenting-coercive-control ABOUT WOMENSV: WomenSV (Women of Silicon Valley) is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering survivors, providers and communities with education about covert abuse and coercive control. Visit us at http://womensv.org DONATE: Support coercive control awareness, education and prevention by donating at http://womensv.org/donations 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 - Understanding and Documenting Coercive Control: Executive Summary Workshop DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only. This is not therapeutic or legal advice. WomenSV does not offer therapy, legal assistance or referrals. WATCH NEXT: ▶️ Understanding Coercive Control California Laws (FC 6320) + the Power and Control Wheel: https://youtu.be/22UHRSsXo8I?feature=shared ▶️ The WEB (Women’s Experience with Battering) Scale https://youtu.be/FzC65aOH-7k?feature=shared