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Education
Education
Educating ourselves about domestic violence is a critical step in raising awareness, fostering empathy, and providing resources for survivors. We can create safer communities where everyone can live free from fear and abuse. Together, we can work towards breaking the cycle of violence and promoting healthy, respectful relationships for all.
Understanding Domestic Violence
Domestic partner violence refers to the use of power and control by one person over another, often involving manipulation, threats, and intimidation. This abuse is not limited to physical harm but also includes emotional, financial, sexual and psychological trauma that can impact a person's well-being and sense of safety.
Impacts of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence has profound and enduring effects on survivors, touching every aspect of their lives. Physical violence can cause immediate injuries such as bruises, cuts, and broken bones, as well as chronic conditions and long-term health issues. The emotional trauma survivor's experience can manifest as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and a pervasive sense of fear and insecurity. This can make it difficult to trust others or feel safe even in familiar surroundings.
Children exposed to violence in the home may struggle with behavioral problems, including aggression or withdrawal, which can interfere with their social interactions and academic performance.
Addressing these impacts requires comprehensive support systems that provide survivors with physical safety, emotional healing, and the resources needed to rebuild their lives free from violence.
Power and Control Wheel
The Power and Control Wheel was created by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project in Duluth, MN.
The diagram highlights tactics abusive partners use in their relationship. The inside of the wheel makes up subtle, continual behaviors over time, while the outer ring represents physical and sexual violence. Thus, abusive actions like those depicted in the outer ring reinforce the regular use of other, more subtle methods found in the inner ring.
Relationship abuse and its complexity are hard to explain in a single diagram. However, the Power and Control Wheel presents a clear lens through which to examine domestic violence. Ready to learn more? Our Front Line Crisis Navigators are here to support you, contact them today.
