twisting
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biting,tripping,pushing,punching,slapping,
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hoking
PHYSICAL ABUSE
hitting,
grabbing,
usingaweapon,beating,throwing,
shoving,
pinching
POWER
&
CONTROL
Economic Abuse
Trying to keep her from
getting or keeping a job.
Making her ask for money,
giving her an allowance,
taking her money
Sexual Abuse
Making her do sexual things
against her will. Physically
attacking the sexual parts of
her body. Treating her like
a sex object.
Using Children
Making her feel guilty
about the children, using
the children to give
messages, using visitation
as a way to harass her.
Emotional Abuse
Putting her down or
making her feel bad about
herself, calling her names.
Playing mind games.
Isolation
Controlling what she
does, who she sees and
talks to, where she goes
Threats
Making and/or carrying
out threats to hurt her
emotionally (i.e. take
the children, commit
suicide, report her to
welfare, etc.)
Intimidation
Putting her in fear by using
looks, action, gestures, loud
voice, smashing things,
destroying her property.
Using Male Privilege
Treating her like a servant.
Making all the "big"
decisions. Acting like the
"master of the castle."
The Power WheelThe Power Wheel
We can ALL help end domestic violence -- Ask. Listen. Learn.
For more information, call the Virginia Family Violence & Sexual Assault Hotline: 1.800.838.8238 (v/tty)
Domestic Abuse
Intervention Project
Duluth, Minnesota
PHYSICAL ABUSE