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