The Quicksand Model® of Coercive Control makes invisible coercive control visible!

The Quicksand Model® of Coercive Control was created by synthesizing 70 years of research and theory in the fields of coercive control, undue influence, domestic abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking, cults, war, extremism and trauma. This award-winning training program, The Quicksand Model®, is specifically designed to quickly train professionals to detect and prevent this often invisible, and traumatizing, pattern of abuse of power.

The Quicksand Model®

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Coercive Control is thought to be #InvisibleInPlainSight.

The Quicksand Model® Makes the Invisible Visible!

The Quicksand Model® of Coercive Control is a synthesis of expert research and theory to date in the field of coercive control. It incorporates coercive control research from human trafficking, cults, extremism, war, neuro-magic, domestic abuse & domestic violence.

The Quicksand Model® is an evidence-based model that incorporates research on deep learning, metaphor, and alliteration to quickly overcome professional and societal biases and assumptions that stand in the way of protecting victims and holding perpetrators accountable. It addresses causes, and focuses on solutions.

#SystemicTransformation is Needed Worldwide!

There is a lot of work to be done if we are going to prevent, detect and address coercive control effectively in our lifetime. The Quicksand Model® can help you and your communities, groups and organizations begin the process of shifting victim-blaming narratives into growing momentum for positive change and harm prevention.

The Quicksand Model® has been called...

"Powerful", "Comprehensive", "Amazing", "Excellent", "Paradigm-Shifting" & "Survivor-Centered"