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Power and Control Wheel

Abusers may use many different tactics to threaten, intimidate, and manipulate their partner. The Power and Control Wheel is a way of looking at some of the ways in which abusers abuse. Emotional abuse can be difficult to identify; this wheel may help you to decide whether or not your partner is abusive. Remember, this wheel does not include all abusive behaviors and you may be experiencing types of abuse not listed on the wheel.

 

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