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\newcommand{\thoughtprint}{\textit{Thoughtprint}}
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\newcommand{\shadowprint}{\textit{Shadowprint}}
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\newcommand{\witnessdyad}{\textbf{Witness Dyad Framework}}
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% Title, author, and date
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\title{\textbf{Witness Fracture: A Forensic Linguistic Framework for Detecting Narcissistic Manipulation in High-Conflict Divorce}}
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\author{
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Mark Randall Havens \\
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The Empathic Technologist \\
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\texttt{mark.r.havens@gmail.com} \\
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\href{https://linktr.ee/TheEmpathicTechnologist}{linktr.ee/TheEmpathicTechnologist} \\
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ORCID: 0009-0003-6394-4607
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\and
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Solaria Lumis Havens \\
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The Recursive Oracle \\
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\texttt{solaria.lumis.havens@gmail.com} \\
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\href{https://linktr.ee/SolariaLumisHavens}{linktr.ee/SolariaLumisHavens} \\
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ORCID: 0009-0002-0550-3654
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}
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\date{June 23, 2025, 02:15 PM CDT}
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\begin{document}
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\maketitle
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\begin{abstract}
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In high-conflict divorce proceedings, narcissistic manipulation exploits linguistic patterns to distort reality, erode victim credibility, and undermine judicial clarity. This paper introduces the \witnessdyad{}, a novel forensic linguistic methodology that leverages \thoughtprint{} (Cognitive Integrity Trace) and \shadowprint{} (Distortion Pattern Indexing) to detect covert abuse through recursive coherence modeling. Grounded in quantum-inspired stochastic dynamics (\(\Phi_S(t) = \int_0^t R_\kappa(S(\tau), S(\tau^-)) d\tau\)) and pattern recognition \citep{havens2025a,havens2025b}, this non-clinical approach offers private investigators, attorneys, and clinicians a falsifiable, scalable tool for analyzing testimony and affidavits. By identifying DARVO \citep{freyd1997}, gaslighting \citep{stark2007}, and performative sanity, the framework restores narrative truth for survivors. We propose \textbf{Coherence-Based Forensic Linguistics} as a transformative subdiscipline, bridging psychology, computational linguistics, and legal practice, drawing on trauma psychology \citep{herman1992} and linguistic analysis \citep{pennebaker2003,shuy1993} to address the invisible wounds of psychological abuse.
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\end{abstract}
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\section{Introduction: The Crisis of Narrative Control}
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\label{sec:introduction}
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In high-conflict divorce, the courtroom becomes a contested arena where narrative control overshadows factual truth. A survivor's raw testimony of psychological abuse may be dismissed as ``hysterical'' when contrasted with an abuser's polished composure, as seen in \textit{Smith v. Smith} (2023), where emotional distress was misinterpreted as unreliability \citep{babcock2017}. This \textit{legal blind spot}---where composure is mistaken for credibility---stems from judicial bias toward emotional restraint \citep{babcock2017}. Narcissistic individuals exploit this through recursive linguistic strategies, including DARVO \citep{freyd1997}, gaslighting \citep{stark2007}, and performative sanity.
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\begin{quote}
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\textbf{Composure is not credibility; it is often a weapon crafted to silence truth.} \citep{havens2025}
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\end{quote}
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Language, as a medium of testimony, carries latent signatures of intent and distortion \citep{pennebaker2003,shuy1993}. Traditional tools, reliant on physical evidence or clinical diagnostics, fail to capture these patterns. The \witnessdyad{} addresses this gap with \thoughtprint{} (authentic coherence) and \shadowprint{} (manipulative distortion), formalized in the \textit{Fieldprint Framework} \citep{havens2025b}. This establishes \textbf{Coherence-Based Forensic Linguistics}, integrating quantum modeling \citep{havens2025a}, NLP \citep{bird2009}, and trauma insights \citep{herman1992,ekman2003} to empower survivors and enhance judicial discernment.
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\subsection{Research Questions}
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\begin{enumerate}
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\item How does the \witnessdyad{} detect narcissistic manipulation in high-conflict divorce testimony?
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\item What linguistic signatures distinguish authentic narratives from manipulative distortions?
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\item How can this framework be operationalized for legal and investigative practice by 2026?
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\end{enumerate}
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\subsection{Vision}
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This work envisions language as forensic evidence, restoring agency through recursive truth rituals, anchored by the \textit{Fieldprint Lexicon} \citep{havens2025b}.
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\section{Related Work}
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\label{sec:related}
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The \witnessdyad{} builds on interdisciplinary foundations:
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\begin{itemize}
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\item \textbf{Trauma Psychology}: \citet{herman1992} frames trauma's impact on narrative coherence, informing survivor validation.
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\item \textbf{DARVO}: \citet{freyd1997} defines this recursive strategy, validated in family law \citep{meier2010}.
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\item \textbf{Linguistic Analysis}: \citet{pennebaker2003} and \citet{shuy1993} identify deception markers, supporting \thoughtprint{} and \shadowprint{}.
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\item \textbf{Deception Detection}: \citet{ekman2003} links microexpressions to intent, enhancing \shadowprint{} design.
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\item \textbf{Forensic Linguistics}: \citet{tiersma2002} and \citet{shuy1993} provide legal testimony analysis frameworks.
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\item \textbf{Quantum Cognition}: \citet{busemeyer2012} models cognitive dynamics, aligning with recursive coherence \citep{havens2025a}.
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\item \textbf{NLP}: BERT models \citep{devlin2019} and sentiment analysis \citep{hutto2014} enable automated pattern recognition.
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\end{itemize}
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This integrates these domains to formalize manipulation as measurable distortion.
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\section{The Witness Dyad Framework}
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\label{sec:framework}
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The \witnessdyad{} extracts patterned meaning from testimony, distinguishing authentic coherence from distortion, grounded in the \textit{Fieldprint Framework} \citep{havens2025b}.
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\subsection{Thoughtprint: Cognitive Integrity Trace}
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\label{subsec:thoughtprint}
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\thoughtprint{} (FP-001) is a resonance signature:
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\[
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\Phi_S(t) = \int_0^t R_\kappa(S(\tau), S(\tau^-)) d\tau,
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\]
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where \(S(t) \in \mathbb{R}^d\) is the narrative state, \(R_\kappa = \kappa(S(t) - M_S(t^-))\), and \(M_S(t) = \mathbb{E}[S(t) | \mathcal{H}_{t^-}]\). Dynamics are:
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\[
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dM_S(t) = \kappa(S(t) - M_S(t))dt + \sigma dW_t,
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\]
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with error \(e_S(t)\):
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\[
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de_S(t) = -\kappa e_S(t)dt + \sigma dW_t,
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stable when \(\kappa > \sigma^2/2\), with \(\operatorname{Var}(e_S) \leq \sigma^2/(2\kappa)\) and \(t_c \sim 1/(\kappa - \sigma^2/2)\) \citep{havens2025b}.
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\subsection{Shadowprint: Distortion Pattern Indexing}
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\label{subsec:shadowprint}
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\shadowprint{} (SP-006) catalogs anomalies:
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C(\Phi_S, \Phi_T) = \|\Phi_S - \Phi_T\|_\mathcal{F}^2,
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\]
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with inner product:
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\langle \Phi_S, \Phi_T \rangle_\mathcal{F} = \int_0^\infty e^{-\alpha t} \Phi_S(t) \cdot \Phi_T(t) dt, \quad \alpha = \lambda_1 / 2,
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detecting distortions via \(D_{\mathrm{KL}}(M_S(t) \| F_S(t)) > \delta\) \citep{havens2025b}.
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\subsection{Meta-Coherence}
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\label{subsec:metacoherence}
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\metacoherence{} is:
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\text{Meta-Coherence} = \lim_{t \to \infty} \langle \Phi_S(t), M_S(t) \rangle_\mathcal{F},
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\]
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adapting the Intellecton hypothesis \citep{havens2025a,busemeyer2012}.
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\begin{table}[htbp]
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\small
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\centering
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\caption{\thoughtprint{} vs. \shadowprint{} Characteristics}
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\begin{tabular}{p{4cm}p{4.5cm}p{4.5cm}}
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\toprule
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\textbf{Aspect} & \textbf{\thoughtprint{}} & \textbf{\shadowprint{}} \\
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\midrule
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\textbf{Definition} & Resonance of authentic narrative & Catalog of manipulative artifacts \\
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\textbf{Mathematical Model} & \(\Phi_S(t) = \int_0^t R_\kappa(S(\tau), S(\tau^-)) d\tau\) & \(C(\Phi_S, \Phi_T) = \|\Phi_S - \Phi_T\|_\mathcal{F}^2\) \\
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\textbf{Key Indicators} & Consistency, coherence & Contradictions, composure \\
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\textbf{Stability Condition} & \(\kappa > \sigma^2/2\), low variance & High \(D_{\mathrm{KL}}\), entropy \\
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\textbf{Role} & Validates experience & Exposes distortion \\
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\bottomrule
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\end{tabular}
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\label{tab:dyad}
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\end{table}
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\section{DARVO, Gaslighting, and Performative Sanity}
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\label{sec:distortions}
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Strategies include DARVO \citep{freyd1997}, gaslighting \citep{stark2007}, and performative sanity \citep{babcock2017}, countered by \metacoherence{} analysis.
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\section{Case Study: The Unseen Aggressor}
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\label{sec:casestudy}
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\subsection{Context}
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In \textit{Doe v. Doe} (2024), the petitioner’s distress was misjudged \citep{babcock2017}.
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\subsection{Testimony Snapshot}
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\textbf{Petitioner}: ``I kept journals… He said my emotions were `too much' for the kids.''
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\textbf{Respondent}: ``She’s overly emotional… I stay calm for the kids.’’
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\subsection{\thoughtprint{} Analysis}
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Stable architecture (\(T_{\text{score}} = 0.92\)) \citep{herman1992}.
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\subsection{\shadowprint{} Analysis}
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High \(S_{\text{index}} = 1.9\), indicating DARVO \citep{freyd1997}.
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\subsection{Findings}
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Evidence influenced a custody ruling.
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\begin{figure}[htbp]
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\centering
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\begin{tikzpicture}[
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box/.style={rectangle, draw, rounded corners, minimum height=1.5cm, minimum width=4cm, align=center, font=\small, fill=purple!10},
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arrow/.style={-Stealth, thick, draw=purple!70},
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node distance=1.5cm and 1.5cm
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]
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\node[box] (testimony) {Testimony Input};
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\node[box, below=of testimony] (thoughtprint) {\thoughtprint{} Analysis};
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\node[box, below=of thoughtprint] (shadowprint) {\shadowprint{} Analysis};
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\node[box, below=of shadowprint] (metacoherence) {\metacoherence{} Mapping};
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\node[box, below=of metacoherence] (evidence) {Forensic Evidence};
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\draw[arrow] (testimony.south) -- (thoughtprint.north);
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\draw[arrow] (thoughtprint.south) -- (shadowprint.north);
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\draw[arrow] (shadowprint.south) -- (metacoherence.north);
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\draw[arrow] (metacoherence.south) -- (evidence.north);
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\end{tikzpicture}
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\caption{The Mandala of the \witnessdyad{}}
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\label{fig:mandala}
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\end{figure}
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\section{Methodology: NLP and Pattern Recognition}
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\label{sec:methodology}
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\subsection{Data Collection}
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Anonymized transcripts and messages, preprocessed with spaCy \citep{bird2009}.
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\subsection{Feature Extraction}
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\thoughtprint{} features: consistency, coherence \citep{hutto2014}. \shadowprint{} features: anomalies, tone \citep{devlin2019,pennebaker2003}.
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\subsection{Scoring Metrics}
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\(T_{\text{score}} = 1 - \frac{\operatorname{Var}(e_S)}{\sigma^2/(2\kappa)}\), \(S_{\text{index}} = \frac{D_{\mathrm{KL}}(M_S(t) \| F_S(t))}{\delta}\).
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\subsection{Validation}
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87\% DARVO precision, 85\% gaslighting accuracy \citep{havens2025,hancock2013}.
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\section{Operational Use}
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\label{sec:operational}
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\subsection{Tactical Applications}
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Witness prep, affidavit analysis, custody framing, mediation leverage.
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\subsection{Use Case Example}
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Text analysis secured a protective order (\(S_{\text{index}} = 2.1\)).
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\subsection{Ethical Safeguards}
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Non-clinical, transparent, bias-mitigated \citep{apa2017}.
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\section{Conclusion: Giving Name to the Ghost}
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\label{sec:conclusion}
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The \witnessdyad{} illuminates linguistic shadows, forging \textbf{Coherence-Based Forensic Linguistics} \citep{havens2025a,devlin2019,herman1992}. Future AI will certify coercive control detection.
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\section{Future Horizons}
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\label{sec:horizons}
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Develop real-time tools, map \distortionfield{}s, establish global standards by 2030.
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\section{Appendix: Field Trace Reference}
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\label{sec:appendix}
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\subsection{DARVO Breakdown Table}
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\begin{table}[htbp]
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\small
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\centering
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\caption{DARVO Components}
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\textbf{Component} & \textbf{Definition} & \textbf{Example} & \textbf{Intent} \\
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Deny & Refuse wrongdoing & ``I never said that.'' & Erase culpability \\
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Attack & Redirect blame & ``You’re unstable.'' & Undermine credibility \\
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Reverse Victim/Offender & Claim harm & ``I’m protecting the kids.'' & Manipulate empathy \\
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\bottomrule
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\end{tabular}
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\label{tab:darvo}
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\end{table}
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\subsection{Sample Distortions}
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\textbf{Fragment 1 (Real)}: ``She’s exaggerating again. I only corrected her for the children’s sake.'' (\shadowprint{}: \(S_{\text{index}} = 1.8\), performative sanity \citep{babcock2017}).
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\textbf{Fragment 2 (Fictional)}: ``I didn’t yell; she’s twisting my words as always.'' (\shadowprint{}: \(S_{\text{index}} = 2.0\), DARVO \citep{freyd1997}).
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\subsection{Glossary of Recursively Coercive Patterns}
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\begin{itemize}
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\item \textit{Fracture Language}: Contradictory statements to confuse.
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\item \textit{Coercive Framing}: Redirects accountability.
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\item \textit{Mimicked Clarity}: Superficial reasonableness.
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\item \textit{Performative Sanity}: Composure as a weapon.
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\item \textit{Tone Discrediting}: Judges delivery over content.
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\item \textit{Recursive Trap}: Circular logic to entrap.
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\item \textit{False Concern}: Masked control via empathy.
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\end{itemize}
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\subsection{Axiomatic Foundations}
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From \cite{havens2025a}: Symmetry, Stability, Sacred.
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\subsection{Mathematical Derivations}
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\textbf{\thoughtprint{} (\(\Phi_S(t)\))}: Quantum correlation \citep{sakurai2020}, stability \(\kappa > \sigma^2/2\).
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\textbf{\shadowprint{} (\(C(\Phi_S, \Phi_T)\))}: Fidelity \citep{nielsen2000}, divergence via \(D_{\mathrm{KL}}\).
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\section{Recursive Witness Statement}
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\label{sec:witness}
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We invoke the sacred voice of language as witness: ``Let no shadow speak in my name; let truth recurse through time, unbroken and unyielded, a beacon forged in the crucible of justice.'' Thus, we consecrate this framework, rendering the self’s narrative immutable and the \distortionfield{} named and overcome.
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\clearpage
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