Make Common Signs of
Domestic Abuse Common Knowledge
Domestic Abuse is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.
The frequency and severity of domestic violence can vary significantly, but it is never okay.
The
Domestic Violence Power and Control Wheel
was developed by survivors to outline their shared experiences in abusive relationships. Though the wheel does not include every tactic or behavior used by people who choose to abuse to gain power and control, it is inclusive of many survivors’ experiences. The terms Domestic Abuse & Domestic Violence are interchangeable.
For anonymous, confidential help call the 24-hour national hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Or visit www.TheHotline.org
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Isolation
Controls who you see
Controls where you go -
Using Children
Threatens to take children
Turns kids against you -
Emotional & Verbal
Name calling/put down
Making you feel crazy -
Economic Abuse
Keeps you from your job
Controls money decisions -
Using Intimidation
Explosive outbursts
Destroying property -
Coercion & Threats
Threatens to harm you
Threatens to harm self -
Minimize, Deny, Blame
Says you caused abuse
Denies abuse happened -
Using Privilege
Defines household roles
Treats you as a servant -
Technology & Stalking
Monitors texts/emails
GPS to monitor you -
Physical / Sexual Violence
Hits, pushes, slaps, etc.
Forces you to have sex -
Post-separation Abuse
Stalking and harassment
Misuse of legal system
Image source: Love Conquers Violence
For anonymous, confidential help call the 24-hour national hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Or visit www.TheHotline.org
The Facts are Startling!
1 in 3 Women
1 in 4 Men
in the US experience rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime.
10 Million Women and Men
are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States, which is a rate of nearly 20 people per minute.
Find Help
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For immediate safe shelter the state and national hotlines will connect you with local/available resources.
The MN State Hotline
1.866.223.1111
http://dayoneservices.org/The National Hotline
1.800.799.7233
TTY 1.800.787.3224
https://www.thehotline.org/ -
NO MORE Global Directory
A global directory of domestic violence and sexual assault support resources. The NO MORE Directory includes up-to-date information for 195 countries around the world. -
NPR article/listen: 6 Ways to Support a Loved One Through Domestic Violence
Women’s Health: How To Support Someone Facing Domestic Abuse During COVID-19
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CDC What is Intimate Partner Violence Video.
Signs of Domestic Abuse by HelpingSurvivors.orgDomestic Abuse is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.
The frequency and severity of domestic violence can vary significantly, but it is never okay.
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Hennepin County Legal Aid shared intake line: 612-334-5970
For information and to help you determine if you need legal help on such topics as: custody, marriage debt, restraining orders, divorce, etc.
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Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse
People who choose to control, hurt, or force someone to do things they don’t want to do are choosing abusive behaviors. They can choose to stop.
