Recognizing Coercive Control in Family Law

Join us for an important interdisciplinary discussion on coercive control in family court and how court processes can unintentionally create opportunities for abusive dynamics to continue after separation.

Our panel brings together the perspectives of a trauma therapist, a family law attorney, and a parent coordinator to explore how coercive control can appear differently across disciplines—and why recognizing these patterns is essential for professionals working with families.

Participants will learn to:

• Describe the relationship between coercive control and domestic violence, including how these patterns may persist after separation.

• Identify how family court procedures and litigation can unintentionally reinforce coercive control from the perspective of family law practice.

• Examine the role of parent coordinators in recognizing coercive control and adapting interventions that promote child safety while remaining within the parent coordinator role.