OVERVIEW
When domestic abuse is discussed, the focus is often on visible behaviors.
But coercive control, financial abuse, and post-separation dynamics are often less visible, and more difficult to identify, interpret, and respond to effectively.
This work brings clarity to those dynamics, helping professionals and audiences better understand what is happening and how to respond.
SPEAKING TOPICS
-
Coercive control and how it evolves over time
-
Financial abuse and post-separation control
-
Why systems often miss these dynamics
-
The gap between lived experience and system response
-
How to better understand and respond to complex cases
WHO THIS IS FOR
-
Legal professionals and court-adjacent roles
-
Nonprofits and advocacy organizations
-
First responders and community organizations
-
Conferences, panels, and professional development events
WHAT AUDIENCES GAIN
-
A clearer understanding of coercive control and financial abuse
-
Insight into how these dynamics present in real-world situations
-
Greater ability to interpret and respond to complex cases
-
A framework for recognizing patterns that are often missed
Award-Winning Nonprofit Founder
and Executive Director
In addition to her private consulting practice, Crystal Fedeli is the Founder and Executive Director of You Made a Way, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports women experiencing significant financial instability after leaving domestic abuse and navigating the family court system.
Pictured is Crystal Fedeli and her children at the Bordentown Township Mayor’s Ball where she received the 2026 Nonprofit of the Year Award.
REQUEST
Complete the form below to request a speaking engagement or training.