TRANSFORMING SYSTEMS BY MAKING COERCIVE CONTROL VISIBLE
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The Quicksand Model of Coercive Control
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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.
Survivor of The Year
Kate Amber
2022 & 2023
Most Innovative Service
2022
Outstanding Community Presentation or Education 2023
Domestic Violence Training Program
2024
Speaker &
Trainer of The Year 2025
Outstanding Multi-Agency Partnership
2025
TESTIMONIALS
What Clients & Research Participants Say
” I left my husband 18 months ago and have read constantly about coercive control. But going through the study helped me the most. Everything is set out clearly. It broadened my understanding of all the issues; most of all it released me from a lot of the guilty feelings I have had , such as how could I stay so long (18 years), how could I let him talk me out of acting on my beliefs, and most of all how could I let him isolate me from my children. Our divorce trial will be in the next few months. I am so very grateful for the new clarity I have and strength I feel. “
WPM
Survivor Research Participant
” Wonderful Course! Hope you are able to continue to share this presentation with others.”
Professional Training Attendee
” Paradigm-Shifting & Survivor-Centered! Excellent! “
Professional Training Attendee
” Excellent Info “
Professional Training Attendee
” The Quicksand Model® is a brilliant educational tool that not only explains what victims of coercive control experience, but also how they are unsupported by the judicial system.I felt seen, and I felt like this was exactly what was needed to educate those systems in coercive control so that it would be more easily recognized. The Quicksand Model® is a brilliant tool, and I hope that in the future it will be a requirement for every police officer, judge, family relations counselor, and family law attorney. “
WPM
Research Participant
Raise Awareness & Transform Systems
The Quicksand Model®
Education & Training Programs
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”