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Intellectual Property & Usage: FSA Education & Research™

NOTICE: ‘Family Scapegoating Abuse’ (FSA)™ [aka ‘Family Scapegoat Abuse’] is a research-based clinical
framework originated by Rebecca C. Mandeville. [Learn More about Clinical Integrity & Authorized Use]

The frameworks, terminology, and methodologies presented here are the proprietary intellectual property of Rebecca C. Mandeville. They represent a life’s work of clinical and transpersonal research and integration.

NOTICE: ‘Family Scapegoating Abuse’ (FSA)™ and ‘Family Scapegoat Abuse’™ are proprietary clinical terms and research-based frameworks originated by Rebecca C. Mandeville. To ensure clinical integrity and survivor safety, please be aware that no individuals or entities—including licensed professionals, self-identified ‘experts,’ unaccredited or accredited coaches, or social media influencers— are currently authorized to utilize these terms or teach these clinical ‘scapegoat recovery’ frameworks. Unauthorized use by any party, regardless of title or accreditation, may lead to clinical misinformation and significant safety risks for survivors. Official Clinical Certification programs begin in 2027.

1. Authorized Short-Form Usage (Fair Use)

You are welcome to share brief excerpts or quotes of this work (under 100 words) for educational or transformative purposes without formal written permission, provided that:

  • The work is attributed directly to Rebecca C. Mandeville.
  • A functional link to scapegoatrecovery.com is included.
  • The integrity of the research is maintained and not used to promote conflicting ideologies.

2. Prohibited Long-Form & Commercial Usage

Formal written licensing is strictly required for:

  • Excerpts exceeding 100 words.
  • The use of trademarked frameworks (including FSA Recovery, Family Scapegoat Abuse Recovery, Family Scapegoating Abuse Recovery, The Kintsugi Method for FSA Recovery™) in professional coaching, workshops, podcasts, publications, or any form of digital media.
  • Republishing full articles, videos, or worksheets. Translations of this content are expressly forbidden to maintain the clinical accuracy of the research.

3. Licensing & Permission Requests

To request formal permission or a professional license for use, please email contact@scapegoatrecovery.com with the subject line “IP Permissions Request.” Please include:

  • The specific content or framework you wish to utilize.
  • The platform, publication, or clinical context where it will appear.

Honoring the Integrity of the Work Because Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA) is a complex form of systemic trauma, the accuracy of these definitions and frameworks is paramount. By respecting these usage boundaries, you preserve the efficacy of these tools for the global community of survivors seeking true restoration and the clinicians who seek to help them.

With Intentionality, Rebecca C. Mandeville
Founder, FSA Education & Research™
Director, The Inviolate Self Project™


The Architect of FSA Recovery

Rebecca C. Mandeville is a pioneer in the field of systemic trauma and the clinical researcher who first coined the term Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA) and Family Scapegoat Trauma (FST). Her methodologically sound work is grounded in years of qualitative and quantitative peer-reviewed research, providing an evidence-based framework for recovering from FSA-associated complex trauma (C-PTSD) and dysfunctional and narcissistic family, betrayal trauma, and “toxic shame” dynamics. As a leading expert on the ‘Identified Patient’ or ‘Black Sheep’ narrative, she has dedicated her career to providing survivors of this insidious form of “invisible” systemic abuse with the rigorous clinical tools necessary to deconstruct systemic shame so as to reconstruct and reclaim their identity.

Rebecca C. Mandeville | Family Scapegoat Recovery and Research
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