The Wheels
Both abusive and healthy behaviors are represented on the wheels listed below.
The inner section of the wheels, comprised of the spokes, symbolizes the less overt manifestations of domestic abuse, which can prove more challenging to identify. Conversely, the outer rings depict the more apparent and blatant forms of abuse.
Power and Control
Physical and Sexual Violence
- Using Intimidation
- Using Emotional Abuse
- Using Isolation
- Minimizing, Denying, and Blaming
- Using Children
- Using Male Privilege
- Using Economic Abuse
- Using Coercion and Threats
Power and Control
With Christian Men
Physical and Sexual Violence
- Using Intimidation
- Using Emotional Abuse
- Using Isolation
- Minimizing, Denying, and Blaming
- Using Children
- Using Male Privilege
- Using Economic Abuse
- Using Coercion and Threats
Post-Separation Power and Control
Unrelenting Focus on Her
Prior Physical and Sexual Violence, Coercive and Controlling Behavior Against Mother and Child(ren).
Using Systems and Institutions
- Using Harassment and Intimidation
- Undermining Her Ability To Parent
- Discrediting Her As a Mother
- Withholding Financial Support
- Endangering Children
- Disregarding Children
- Disrupting Her Relationship with Children
- Using Physical and Sexual Violence Against Mother and Children
Christian Partnership
Love Is Patient, Love Is Kind
1 Corinthians 13:4
- Non-Threatening Behavior
- Respect
- Trust and Support
- Honesty and Accountability
- Responsible Parenting
- Shared Responsibility
- Economic Partnership
- Negotiation and Fairness
Abuse of Children
Physical and Sexual Violence
Pinching, Hitting, Kicking, Pushing, Twisting Arms, Choking
Committing Incest, Sexual Touching/Kissing,
Sexualizing Children's Behavior
- Using Institutions
- Isolation
- Emotional Abuse
- Economic Abuse
- Threats
- Using Adult Privilege
- Intimidation
Nurturing Children
Love and Care For Your Children
- Promote Emotional Security
- Provide Physical Security
- Provide Discipline
- Give Time
- Encourage and Support
- Give Affection
- Care For Yourself
- Trust and Respect
For additional wheels including wheels in different languages, visit:
Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs
Home of the Duluth Model