Christine Cocchiola, LCSW is a tenured professor at a community college teaching in the Human Services/Pre-Social Work Studies Program for over 19 years. Christine began her career in social work by becoming a Certified Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Counselor for Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury at the age of 19 where she remains a volunteer. Her expertise is in the area of intimate partner violence, trauma and child abuse and neglect. she has developed various training on these topics, presenting to agencies statewide, regionally and nationally.
Ms. Cocchiola is a 2022 candidate for a Doctorate in Social Welfare, attending New York University (NYU) where she teaches as an adjunct instructor; her Capstone Project and publications are focused on Intimate Partner Violence, specifically on Coercive Control and the impact that this abuse has on adult and child victims. She has been educating on the topic of Coercive Control, Post Separation Abuse, The Trauma Bond and Cognitive Dissonance and is actively involved in supporting Legislation that will codify Coercive Control as part of Domestic Violence, creating a policy brief that may be used by sponsors of such bills. Ms. Cocchiola has a private practice serving adolescents, families and couples and is a divorce mediator.
We discussed the Social Justice issues In Connecticut, post separation abuse and legal abuse. Christine suggests to contact legislation for Ty's Law in Colorado HB 21-1099,
Kyra's Law in New York A05398, Kaden's Law in Pennsylvania SB868 and especially Jennifers' Law in Connecticut 1091 SB, proposed by Alex Kasser.
To reach Christine Cocchiola, LCSW: www.christinecocchiola.com
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