Perpetrator accountability is often discussed in DFV practice, but its meaning and application can vary in everyday work. This blog explores what perpetrator accountability is, how it operates across the system, and what it looks like in practice for different roles.
Read MoreThis post situates gaslighting within DFV as a patterned tactic of coercive control that undermines self-trust, isolates victim-survivors, and reshapes what feels “real” over time. It outlines how victim-survivors describe these dynamics, why social power and systemic disbelief can amplify harm, and what it can look like in practice when someone presents with uncertainty rather than “clear” disclosures. It also offers grounded considerations for responding in ways that support safety, dignity, and agency without getting pulled into debates about details.
Read MoreGrounding is a practical, trauma- and violence-informed skill that can support victim-survivors to remain present, engaged, and able to make choices during moments of overwhelm. This post explores what grounding is, why it matters in DFV contexts, and how it can be used ethically within everyday practice without replacing safety, risk, or advocacy work. It situates grounding as a supportive response rather than a therapeutic intervention.
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