8 Coercive Control and Domestic Violence Myths DEBUNKED by Ruth Darlene of WomenSV

In this video Ruth Darlene, WomenSV Founder and Executive Director, debunks 8 common misconceptions about coercive control and domestic violence. Have you encountered any of these misconceptions, or are there other myths you'd like us to cover next? Let us know by commenting on the video, and don’t forget to subscribe!

Video timestamps:
00:00 About WomenSV
00:41 Misinformation, smear campaigns and how abusers get away with it
01:54 Myth 1: Educated, respected, successful people can't be abusers
03:56 Myth 2: Survivors are always believed and supported in court
05:08 Myth 3: DV always leaves physical evidence behind
06:24 Myth 4: DV isn't relevant to custody, child support and property settlement in family court
08:13 Myth 5: Abuse stops when the relationship ends
09:13 Myth 6: An abusive husband can still be a good father
10:46 Myth 7: Young children don't remember traumatic experiences
12:55 Myth 8: DV is a communication issue

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