August 14, 2024
Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence
The power and control wheel was developed by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project in Duluth, Minnesota in 1984 to help describe the experience of victims of violence and the tactics that abusers used.
The first wheel was to explain domestic violence situations, and since then many wheels have been developed in order to give an idea of the experience of victims across multiple different forms of violence. These wheels give a universal idea of tactics used by perpetrators of crime, but may not be true to every victim.
To view wheel adaptations or find more information about the development of the power and control wheel, please visit the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project website.
Related resources 
Sexual Violence
Fact Sheets
Each year, NDDSVC compiles data from our 19 member organizations about the prevalence of domestic and sexual violence in North Dakota.
Domestic Violence
Fact Sheets
Each year, NDDSVC compiles data from our 19 member organizations about the prevalence of domestic and sexual violence in North Dakota.
Domestic Violence, Media Resources
Service Provider Maps & Directories
View a map and directory of all certified domestic violence intervention programs (previously called Batterers' Intervention Programs or Domestic Violence Offender Treatment Programs) in North Dakota. All certified programs in North Dakota use a curriculum that supports the Duluth model.
Donate Now
Thousands of North Dakotans experience domestic and sexual violence each year. But together, we can change that. By giving to NDDSVC, you’re helping us prevent future violence and providing life-saving resources to North Dakota communities.
Find Help
If you are in an unsafe or abusive situation, there are 18 domestic violence/sexual assault (DV/SA) victim advocacy centers across North Dakota that can help you navigate your options and stay safe. Each center is staffed with professionals who can help you with safety planning, finding shelter, obtaining a protection order, and more.
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NDDSVC does not provide direct services to victims and survivors.
Contact a DV/SA advocacy center near you if you are looking for support. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
