This article explains evidentiary abuse, a form of coercive control where abusers manipulate or interfere with evidence to gain advantage in legal cases. Learn how evidentiary abuse affects survivor credibility, why it matters in court, and how trauma-informed practices can help prevent injustice.

At the core, these events are an opportunity to raise awareness about the realities of abuse, the resources available for victims and survivors, and innovative tools like the Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit.