Invisible Chains: From Domestic Violence to Coercive Control

Presented by Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD We can better address and eliminate intimate partner violence if we see the problem as an ongoing crime of control—more like a long-term hostage situation than a series of domestic violence assaults. With original drawings and compelling stories, this presentation explains the tactics of coercive control including isolation, intimidation, monitoring, gaslighting, stalking and physical violence. Some abusers use coercive control without physical violence—which can be especially confusing for victims and survivors. Learning Objectives: 1) Learn the tactics of coercive control in intimate relationships. 2) Understand how coercive control shapes a victim's behavior. 3) Improve your ability to detect and intervene in situations of coercive control and intimate partner violence. Download Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/139E8olRrDfLz1uylUswYLh_KM7DoZ36KTjetHGvyytQ/edit?usp=sharing