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Three key mechanisms of harm are identified: (1)\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">credible threats<\/jats:italic>\n                    , which compel children and mothers to constantly modify their behavior to avoid punishment, creating a chronically stressful environment akin to \u201cwalking on eggshells\u201d; (2)\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">hypervigilance<\/jats:italic>\n                    , a state of continuous environmental scanning that depletes cognitive resources needed for learning and healthy social development; and (3)\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">disruption of developmental milestones<\/jats:italic>\n                    , including secure attachment, self-regulation, and social competence. Understudied areas require future research, including children\u2019s recovery trajectories after separation from a coercive parent, the use of children as surveillance tools by abusers post-separation, and \u201clitigation abuse\u201d whereby legal systems are used to maintain control and destabilize families. 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