Why is it important to shift from an incident-based model to a pattern-based model when addressing domestic violence and coercive control?
Answer
Relying solely on an incident-based model, which focuses on isolated incidents of abuse, overlooks a significant portion of the abuse experienced by survivors of intimate partner violence. This approach fails to capture the full spectrum of coercive control tactics and the systemic erosion of autonomy and well-being. By embracing a pattern-based model, which recognizes the insidious nature of coercive control and its escalation over time, professionals can intervene more effectively and mitigate the risk of lethality, physical violence, and the psychological impact on children. This shift enables a more comprehensive understanding of the dynamics at play and facilitates tailored interventions to promote safety and autonomy for survivors.
Sybil Cummin, MA, LPC, ACS, is the creator of Beyond Power and Control, Rising Beyond Power and Control, and The Rising Beyond Podcast. She runs a successful group private practice in Arvada, Colorado, specializing in working with victims and survivors of domestic violence and children and teens who have been affected by violence in the home. Sybil has 13+ years of experience in working with children and families and has a passion for working with victims and survivors of domestic violence and a passion for training other clinicians to work with this population.
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