Wheel Gallery
The Power and Control Wheel was developed by battered women in Duluth who had been abused by their male partners and were attending women's education groups sponsored by the women's shelter. The Wheel is used in our curriculum for men who have used violence against their female partners. While we recognize that there are women who use violence against men, and that there are men and women in same-sex relationships who use violence, this wheel is meant specifically to illustrate men's abusive behaviors toward women. The Equality Wheel was also developed for use with the same curriculum.
You may copy the Power and Control and Equality Wheels for use in your men's educational classes, groups for battered women, or community education presentations as long as they are credited to the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project as noted on the wheels.
We believe that illustrations of abusive behaviors are most valid when they arise directly from the experiences of those abused. Although some experiences of battered women may be similar to those of other groups, they aren't the same. Substituting gender-neutral language does not acknowledge the specific tactics used to control other groups of people, including men abused by women and people abused by their same sex-partner. For these reasons, we do not grant permission to substitute gender neutral language on the Power and Control Wheel.
Programs wishing to use the Wheels in other ways, or change or adapt them should submit a written request and explain the desired use and purpose. Requests are considered on a case by case basis. If you have questions about our copyright policy or use of our educational materials, please contact the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project Training and Resources staff by calling 218 722 2781 x205 or by emailing pbergquist@duluth-model.org