Debra Wingfield

Dr. Debra Wingfield is an author, trainer, and educator related to domestic abuse, coercive control, child abuse, and prevention in these areas. She offers training virtually and presents at conferences.

Kids Count and Effects of Violence on Children

Lt. Gov. Garcia talked about the impact of a down economy on kids. He noted how poverty impacts kids including the social issues tied to economic downturns. Among these were spousal abuse, and child abuse and neglect.

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Three Trauma Issues Domestic Violence Victims Experience

Three Trauma Issues Domestic Violence Victims Experience include living daily with an abuser who engages in Coercive Control Tactics, Physical, and Sexual abuse; trauma surrounding victims escape to safety with or without her children; and being a Protective Mother

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Batterers Use DV by Proxy

“DV by Proxy refers to a pattern of behavior which is a parent with a history of using domestic violence or intimidation, uses a child as a substitute when he no longer has access to his former partner.” Coercive Control by Proxy is a more useful term to include anyone who carries out, knowingly or unknowingly, tactics and behaviors for the abuser without the abuser having direct contact with the victim.

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