What is DARVO?

DARVO is an acronym that stands for DENY, ATTACK and REVERSE VICTIM and OFFENDER. DARVO is a 3-step manipulation technique that describes how individuals avoid accountability for their actions, when confronted with their inappropriate actions. DARVO has both gaslighting and blame-shifting. The perpetrator will deny the facts, attack the accuser, and then flip the situation to make themselves look like the victim, and paint the victim as the instigator.