Tracy Curtis
Founder/Domestic Abuse Educator
Tracy Curtis is the founder of EmpowerED and a passionate advocate for domestic abuse
education, coercive control awareness, and systems change. She holds a Master’s degree in
Forensic Psychology and is a Certified Domestic Violence Professional (CDVP). Through her
work, Tracy educates professionals, organizations, and communities on the hidden dynamics of
abuse that often go unseen, particularly within healthcare and community systems. She is
committed to turning awareness into accountability and action by creating conversations that
challenge misconceptions, encourage collaboration, and promote safer, more informed
responses to survivors of abuse.
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July 28, 2026
What Is Coercive Control? Understanding the Pattern Behind Domestic Abuse with Tracy Curtis I Ep. 129
Domestic abuse isn't defined by a single incident—it's defined by a pattern. At the center of that pattern is coercive control. Coercive control is the ongoing use of fear, intimidation, manipulation, isolation, and domination to strip away another person's freedom and autonomy. It can exist with physical violence, but it doesn't have to. In many abusive relationships, coercive control is the foundation that allows every other form of abuse to take hold. In this episode of Beyond the Statisti...
Guest: Tracy Curtis