coercive control

Giving a voice to those who are not heard

The ONRECORD app, by storing good quality and detailed evidence online, which can be securely shared with professionals, provides the best opportunity for anyone to penetrate the resistance to them being heard. There are plenty of powerful figures, such as those suppressing the information about child abuse on the British mainland and the Channel Islands, who will try to silence victims. In the end, though, being able to present your evidence clearly and share it securely is the most effective way of ensuring that cover-ups are uncovered and the guilty face justice.

The Family Court: Domestic Abuse, Coercive Control, Parental Alienation and False Allegations

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The CAFCASS ‘Tool’ for Assessing Coercive Control

18th February 2021

Jill Canvin

Abuse, CAFCASS, coercive control, contact, contact for fathers, domestic abuse, Family Court, Litigants in Person, parental alienation

Coercive behaviour is defined as “an act or a pattern of acts of assault, threats, humiliation and intimidation or other abuse that is used to harm, punish, or frighten their victim. Coercive control involves repeated, ongoing, intentional tactics which are used to limit the liberty of the victim.

CAFCASS Assessments: Parental Alienation

23rd January 2021

Jill Canvin

Abuse, Borderline Personality Disorder, CAFCASS, child protection, coercive control, contact, divorce, domestic abuse, false allegations, Family Court, gaslighting, Litigants in Person, narcissistic, parental alienation

As part of their Child Impact Assessment Framework (CIAF), CAFCASS have guidance on how to assess families and how they work with children where there is parental alienation.

The links in this blog will show you exactly what the Family Court Adviser (FCA) will use to assess or analyse your family and you can see exactly what CAFCASS thinks is useful. FCAs are expected to follow these processes although they do have discretion in how they conduct their assessments.

CAFCASS Assessments: Domestic abuse

14th January 2021

Jill Canvin

Abuse, bully, bullying, CAFCASS, child protection, coercive control, contact, divorce, domestic abuse, Family Court, gaslighting, Litigants in Person, narcissistic, parental alienation, unreasonable behaviour

Contact us If you’re being assessed by CAFCASS, we’d love to hear what it’s like for you. Is it going well or badly? Is it helpful and how has it…

CAFCASS Assessments: The Child Impact Assessment Framework (CIAF)

7th January 2021

Jill Canvin

CAFCASS, child protection, coercive control, contact, contact for fathers, divorce, domestic abuse, false allegations, Family Court, Litigants in Person, parental alienation, separation, Uncategorised

The Child Impact Assessment Framework (CIAF) sets out how CAFCASS think children experience parental separation, how the child’s reaction can be understood and what should be done. The framework consists of four guides which Cafcass practitioners can use to assess different types of problem, known as ‘case factors’.

CAFCASS: Child Contact Interventions and the Separated Parents Information Programme

1st January 2021

Jill Canvin

CAFCASS, coercive control, contact, contact for fathers, divorce, domestic abuse, Family Court, parental alienation

CAFCASS describe Child Contact Interventions (CCIs) as short-term interventions of supervised contact. They are designed to help adults and children establish safe and beneficial contact when it is difficult to do on their own. CAFCASS consider CCIs should be a ‘learning opportunity’ for parents with input from the Separated Parents Information Programme (SPIP).

CAFCASS interventions/assessments: The Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programme (DAPP)

28th December 2020

Jill Canvin

Abuse, CAFCASS, child protection, coercive control, contact, contact for fathers, domestic abuse, Family Court, parental alienation, unreasonable behaviour

If you’re being assessed by CAFCASS, we’d love to hear what it’s like for you.
The DAPP is run for CAFCASS by independent providers (see the Directory of Providers). It aims to help people who have been abusive towards their partners or ex-partners to change their behaviour and develop respectful, non-abusive relationships. CAFCASS says that a DAPP can make an important difference to the lives of those involved, including the children but it can be challenging. The court’s decisions about contact will be based on the progress made in the programme.

How do I know if I’m being manipulated?

17th December 2020

Jill Canvin

Abuse, bully, bullying, coercive control, domestic abuse, gaslighting, narcissistic, unreasonable behaviour

Manipulation is controlling someone or something to your own advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly. It’s an emotionally unhealthy strategy used by people who are incapable of asking for what they want and need in a direct way. Someone who tries to manipulate you is trying to control you. Manipulative behaviour involves the three key features of fear, obligation and guilt. So, if you feel guilty or under pressure due to a sense of obligation towards someone and fearful of failing them, take heed, it might be that you’re being manipulated.

Parental Alienation: Coping With A Manipulative Ex

11th December 2020

George Hibbert

bully, bullying, CAFCASS, child protection, coercive control, contact, divorce, domestic abuse, Family Court, parental alienation, unreasonable behaviour

Parents who are in conflict with their exes over the arrangements for their children often find that they have been drawn into a repeated pattern of damaging emotional reactions and behaviour. Their ex is able to manipulate them, deliberately provoking them and knowing what will cause a reaction. To prevent this you must distance yourself from the adult but not from the child. Distancing yourself means having no conversation and no meetings. If that is impossible without help here is an adapted version of the 12 steps which could be a guide to achieving the necessary balance