Understanding DARVO: How Abusers Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim and Offender Roles

Abuse Awareness: Understanding and Identifying DARVO Tactics In a recent social media video, Madison, a humanitarian pragmatist, discussed the manipulative tactic known as DARVO (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender). Using a comment on one of her videos as a case study, Madison explained how abusers use DARVO to deflect blame and shift the focus onto their victims. "DARVO is incredibly common when people who are abusive are finally called out," Madison stated. She detailed how the abuser denies the abuse, attacks the accuser, and then reverses the roles, portraying themselves as the victim and the accuser as the offender. Madison's video provides a clear explanation of DARVO, using the comment as a practical illustration. Her explanation is both informative and emotionally engaging, making it suitable for a wider audience. The video highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing this manipulative tactic to protect victims of abuse. The video concludes with a call for increased awareness and understanding of DARVO, emphasizing the importance of supporting victims and holding abusers accountable.