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.
I hope you will take a moment to review the Power and Control Wheel. An educated community concerning domestic violence is the first step in reducing our off the chart rates.
Thanks for reading,
Tracie
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