Impact of coercive control and domestic abuse on mothers and children

Mothers and their children are disproportionately impacted by domestic violence, including more subtle forms of abuse such as coercive control. In this video Ruth Darlene, Founder and Executive Director of WomenSV, discusses the dangers and early warning signs of controlling relationships. This essential information helps empower us to recognize abuse and keep our families safe. Donate to support our program here: https://www.womensv.org/donations View our directory of resources: https://www.womensv.org/resources For more information, visit our website: https://www.womensv.org/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 5:22 DV statistics 7:39 Importance of recognizing red flags 12:54 Equality wheel 14:38 Power and control wheel 19:22 Types of abuse 22:11 Cycle of abuse 28:42 Legal definition of DV in California 29:58 Family Code 6320 36:35 Coercive control 54:40 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study and health risks of DV 1:23:00 Resources for DV survivors