Every bad relationship does not equal domestic violence. True domestic violence involves the abuser using power and control over their victim. A common tool advocates use to ascertain if domestic violence is a part of the relationship is the Power and Control Wheel. The use of this simple wheel can help clarify even complex relationships, often even helping survivors see clearly that they are being controlled.
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Haven FYI – Friday March 21, 2025
Emotional abusive behaviors can be just as detrimental as the more easily recognized physical abuse methods of power and control. Non-violent tactics include withholding affection, insults, constant criticism and threats, to name a few. Emotional abuse is serious. Emotional abuse can have lifetime negative effects.
Healing is possible!
Haven FYI – March 14, 2025
Oklahoma saw 122 domestic violence-related homicides last year, resulting in a 16% jump over 2023, according to a state report released on Thursday.
It was the highest number since the Oklahoma Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board started collecting data in 2002.
Haven FYI – Friday February 28, 2025
This week our Haven FYI focuses on how “”Talking about domestic violence is hard, but survivors need your attention.” We know that talking about abuse is hard but when we don’t talk about it, folks don’t see that often the end results of domestic violence is death. Please take just three minutes and watch this video. I know we’re all overwhelmed by the “hard” in our world but maybe if we watch we can stop abuse before it intensifies and while there is still options.
