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Weapons of An Abuser :: Power and Control
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Adapted from the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project
Duluth, MN

Weapons of an abuser chart

This wheel symbolizes the relationship of physical abuse to other forms of abuse. Each spoke represents a manipuative tactic used to gain power or control. The rim (physical abuse) supports the spokes (manipulative tactics) and gives the abuser his strength.

Intimidation - Yelling, screaming, belittling, "playing with weapons".
Verbal attacks - Lowers victim's self-esteem and invalidates perception.
Isolation - Victim becomes prisoner in her own home.
Minimizing, Denying, Blaming - "You made me hit you."
Using Children - Threatens to kidnap them or take custody.
Abusing Authority - Distortion of scriptures to demand total obedience.
Economic Control - Traps victim without means to get help.
Coercion & Threats - Keeps victim in continual fear and submission.
Physical Violence - Used to instill fear and regain power and control.



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Weapons of an abuser, power and control - domestic violence help for women who are victims. Details specific weapons used by an abuser by FOCUS Ministries. Includes graph