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Understanding Power and Control in Abuse
Abuse is not just about physical violence—it is about power and control. Many survivors experience patterns of manipulation, coercion, and intimidation that extend beyond physical harm. The Power and Control Wheel, developed by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project, illustrates the different ways abusers exert dominance over their partners.
No person deserves to be abused.
Everyone deserves healthy relationships.
“The ‘ALL Are Welcome Here’ image was created by the Pennsylvania Cross-Systems Advocacy Coalition, supported by Grant No. 2007-FW-AX-K009, awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations included in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women." Visit the NRCDV Access Initiative page for more information.
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