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SUMMARY:Understanding Coercive Control, DARVO, and Risk in Family Court
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Christine Cocchiola has been training judges under new judicial requirements to understand coercive control and its impact on family court decisions. This CLE gives attorneys the opportunity to align with these evolving judicial frameworks.\nUnderstanding Coercive Control, DARVO, and Risk in Family Court\nDate: April 22, 2026\nTime: 1:00 PM Central (2:00 PM ET)\nFormat: Live Webinar ZOOM\nCLE Credit: 1 Hour Ethics\nZOOM Registration Link: CLICK HERE\nProgram Summary\nCoercive control is a pattern of abuse that is often missed or misunderstood in family court—particularly after separation, when it can escalate. As judicial training increasingly focuses on recognizing these patterns, this CLE provides attorneys with a clearer understanding of how these dynamics influence risk assessment, credibility, and custody outcomes.\nIn this CLE, Dr. Cocchiola will guide participants through what judges are being trained to see: coercive control, DARVO (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender), and post-separation abuse. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how these patterns impact both adult and child victims, and how they present in litigation.\nParticipants Will Learn To:\n\nDevelop an understanding of coercive control and the tactics used by coercive controllers (abusers) to harm adult and child victims\nClarify how coercive controllers utilize tactics through the judicial system, including post-separation abuse\nBuild awareness of the trauma resulting from coercive-controlling dynamics, including how these patterns impact children and families\nRecognize how understanding these dynamics can help interrupt the intergenerational transmission of trauma\n\nChristine M. Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW\nChristine M. Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW, is a recognized expert on coercive control and its impact on adult and child victims. As a college professor of social work, she earned her Doctorate in Clinical Social Work from New York University, where she was mentored by Dr. Evan Stark, a leading authority on coercive control.\nDr. Cocchiola presents internationally on the dynamics of coercive control, educating professionals, advocates, and protective parents about children’s lived experiences and the most effective intervention strategies for victims of abuse. A social justice advocate since age 19, she developed The Protective Parenting Program, an evidence-based, attachment-focused therapeutic model designed for parents whose children have been harmed by abusive partners.\nAs both a survivor and protective parent, Dr. Cocchiola brings personal insight to her professional work. She is the author of the children’s book Every Moment of Every Day and co-author of FRAMED: Women in the Family Court Underworld. Her TEDx talk with over 1.4 M views, “It is ALL Coercive Control,” is available on YouTube.\n
URL:https://lightupdarvo.org/events/understanding-coercive-control/
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