Cycle of Violence
The Power and Control Wheel was developed from the experience of battered women in Duluth who had been abused by their male partners. It has been translated into over 40 languages and has resonated with the experience of battered women world-wide.
Warning Signs of Domestic Violence
- Jealousy
- Quick involvement
- Rapid dramatic personality shifts
- Blames other for his problems/feelings
- Isolation
- Cruelty to animals
- Tight control over finances
- Manipulation through guilt