Just a reminder: we have all seen this behaviour before
Back in 1997, Dr. Jennifer Freyd coined the term “DARVO” to explain how perpetrators manipulate the public in order to frame themselves as the true victim. We have seen this behaviour time and time again, notably in the Depp v. Heard trials back in 2022. Justin Baldoni is following this strategy to a T, and there are so many examples within his team’s recent responses that fit the described DARVO tactics.
Matt Bernstein and Kat Tenbarge spoke about this recently in reference to the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawsuits (video will be linked in the comments). Dr. Jennifer Freyd also explains more about these tactics on her website (will also link in comments) — definitely an interesting read for anyone who wants to learn more about how these manipulation strategies may align with what we’re currently seeing in the media.
Back in 1997, Dr. Jennifer Freyd coined the term “DARVO” to explain how perpetrators manipulate the public in order to frame themselves as the true victim. We have seen this behaviour time and time again, notably in the Depp v. Heard trials back in 2022. Justin Baldoni is following this strategy to a T, and there are so many examples within his team’s recent responses that fit the described DARVO tactics.
Matt Bernstein and Kat Tenbarge spoke about this recently in reference to the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawsuits (video will be linked in the comments). Dr. Jennifer Freyd also explains more about these tactics on her website (will also link in comments) — definitely an interesting read for anyone who wants to learn more about how these manipulation strategies may align with what we’re currently seeing in the media.